Archive for June 2019
Stepping stones on the pathway to a career
On June 28 the Multicultural Friendship Group, who meet every Friday at the Moe GEST, heard from representatives from the Latrobe Valley Authority, TAFE Gippsland, Latrobe Community Health Service and Gippsland Learn Local about ‘job taster’ opportunities. Health and community service, along with construction, positions are in high demand in the Gippsland region. In an…
Read MoreFostering local jobs
Rail Projects Victoria, delivering the Gippsland Line Upgrade including the replacement of the Avon River Bridge in Stratford, are growing local jobs in the process. OnePlan Land Development Group were brought in to survey the land around the bridge, ensuring that new boundaries were established for an area that changes often with the weather, namely…
Read More“Our vision: safe, affordable and sustainable healthcare”
Name: Health Purchasing Victoria (HPV). Where is your place of business? Level 34, Casselden, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Tell us about your business:Health Purchasing Victoria (HPV) is a state-wide health procurement organisation that partners with Victoria’s public health services to procure best-value goods and services. Our vision is to advance safe, affordable and sustainable healthcare.…
Read MoreSupporting the sustainable growth of our region
Name: Patrick Maiden, GHD Pty Ltd. Where is your place of business? 5 Church Street, Traralgon. Tell us about your business: GHD is a professional consultancy and advisory company providing engineering and technical services across water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Why did you choose to be a part of GROW…
Read MoreNot just a source of timber, but a stable employer
On June 4, GROW Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley Authority and the Department of Education & Training, Victoria – Higher Education and Skills Group met with HVP Plantations in Gelliondale for a tour of their site. The journey of pine throughout the whole site was displayed, from clippings and potting to boxing and delivery. Staff return…
Read MoreMaking a positive impact to the local community
Name: Kalbar Resources. Where is your place of business? Bairnsdale. Tell us about your business:Kalbar Resources is an Australian public company. We are focused on the development of the Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project in Gippsland, Victoria. Why did you choose to be a part of GROW Gippsland? We became a part of GROW Gippsland as…
Read MoreSupporting a great work-life balance
Name: Shane Duncan of Guardian Facilities and Property Management. Where is your place of business? TBC – in the process of relocating from home business. Tell us about your business: GFPM provide professional trades and maintenance services to other local businesses & organisations to ensure their facilities are compliant and presented to the highest standard.…
Read MoreUnderstanding the challenges and aspirations of the Gippsland region
On June 11, the GROW Gippsland Procurement Working Group met at the Latrobe Valley Authority in Morwell to discuss their current procurement practices, including any new projects, challenges and ideas for the future of their procurement processes. The group heard about current projects in the region which included a presentation from Emma at Regional Rail…
Read MoreGrowing the local economy
How many new jobs would be created in Gippsland if we grew the local economy by $700m? If every business in Gippsland diverted 5% of purchasing spend to businesses in the region, the local economy would grow by $700 million this year! GROW Gippsland Compact Member, Latrobe City Council, is playing its part by using…
Read MoreEOI’s open on the ICN
The $1.7B Regional Rail Revival program is a joint initiative of the Australian and Victorian Governments and will upgrade stations, signalling and track across Victoria. Gippsland Line Upgrade ($530 million): – Track duplication between Bunyip and Longwarry, and sections near Moe, Morwell and Traralgon. – Second platforms at Bunyip, Longwarry, Morwell and Traralgon stations. – Upgrades to signalling…
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