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Jobs Fund - Infrastructure Employment Projects
The Infrastructure Employment Projects Program is a part of the Jobs Fund - a $650 million Australian Government initiative to support and create jobs and skill development through projects that build infrastructure and social capital in local communities. In turn, these projects create jobs in construction, related industries and the general community.
The Infrastructure Employment Projects (IEP) program is one of three streams of the Jobs Fund initiative, together with Local Jobs and Get Communities Working these later two are administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The IEP provides funding for investment in community infrastructure projects that generate jobs in regions that were affected by the economic downturn, or in areas suffering from other external shocks. Further information about Local Jobs and Get Communities Working is available from the DEEWR website.
The focus of the IEP Program is to build, renovate or refurbish community infrastructure or improve community amenities in areas such as recreation and tourism, the environment, and social and cultural infrastructure.
IEP projects were initiated by the Australian Government jointly with State/Territory and/or local governments and non-government organisations, according to the needs of communities. Applications were not accepted for funding under the initiative, and the program has been closed to new projects. IEP funding will not be available beyond 30 June 2012.
Projects Underway
- Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade and Walk Trail Project
- Queensland Symphony Orchestra Co-Location Project, Brisbane
- Three Capes Track on the Tasman Peninsula
- National Rugby League's ‘One Home One Community’ Project, Sydney
- Black Saturday Memorial Stadium, Wandong
Completed IEP Projects
The Government’s funding contribution under IEP has been completed for the following projects:
- Redevelopment of the Wayside Chapel, Sydney
- Sapper Jacob Moerland Skate Park, Gayndah
- Gladstone Airport Terminal Upgrade
- Lighting Up Mackay Stadium
- Kangaroo Island Community Camping and Day Visitor Sites Upgrade
- Museum of Contemporary Art Redevelopment, Sydney
- Domain Tennis Centre Upgrade, Hobart
Under Development
Funding for the Cairns Entertainment Precinct and Essendon Sporting and Community Hub has been committed by the Australian Government. The Department is continuing to work with the Cairns Regional Council and the Essendon Football Club in progressing these two project proposals.
Details on Each of the Projects Underway and Completed
Fitzgerald River National Park Road Upgrade and Walk Trail Project
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Under way |
| Total project cost | $40,000,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $20,000,000 |
| Grant recipient | WA Government |
Project Description
The project involves reconstructing and sealing 80kms of road within the Fitzgerald River National Park which will offer easier access to the popular coastal area, upgrading recreational sites to improve visitor and environmental management, as well as developing a world-class coastal walk trail from Bremer Bay to Hopetoun.
The Park is renowned for its diverse and spectacular scenery and flora, which supports a number of threatened animals including the dibbler, heath rat, ground parrot and tammar and woylie wallabies. The project will help protect the environmentally sensitive area by controlling tourist access to the park.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Co-Location Project, Brisbane
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Under way |
| Total project cost | $14,000,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $9,000,000 |
| Grant recipient | Arts Queensland |
Project Description
This project involves the co-location of The Queensland Orchestra (TQO) within the new Australian Broadcasting Corporation headquarters to be constructed in the Southbank precinct in Brisbane.
In return for a $14 million capital contribution towards the cost of the new ABC headquarters at Southbank, the ABC will provide 1,000m² of fitted out office and support space and expand the ABC Media Production Studio for use as the primary rehearsal space for TQO. The fit out will include work stations, furniture, fixed joinery and floor coverings.
Three Capes Track on the Tasman Peninsula
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Under way |
| Total project cost | $33,100,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $12,500,000 |
| Grant recipient | Tasmanian Government |
Project Description
The project is Stage 1 of a two stage upgrade and development project of the Three Capes Track. Stage 1 comprises: upgrading 27 km of existing walking trails; design, approvals and construction of accommodation sites and associated amenities; design, approvals and completion of new walking trails.
National Rugby League’s 'One Home - One Community' Project, Sydney
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Under way |
| Total project cost | $19,000,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $11,440,000 |
| Grant recipient | Australian Rugby League |
Project Description
The project involves construction of a building that will centralise the administration of all the NSW based Rugby League bodies. The project includes construction of a four level commercial office building covering car spaces, a learning and display centre, office space and meeting areas.
The project will bring the administrative, community and education areas of Rugby League together in one place to coordinate and efficiently administer the game and deliver community programs.
Black Saturday Memorial Stadium, Wandong
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Under way |
| Total project cost | $2,680,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $2,250,310 |
| Grant recipient | Mitchell Shire Council |
Project Description
The project comprises construction of a single court indoor sports and recreation stadium to support basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton, with change rooms, storage facilities and portable stage and seating. A 250,000 litre water storage tank will be included for irrigation and amenity use. The facility will also be utilised as a community meeting venue.
Redevelopment of the Wayside Chapel, Sydney
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | IEP element completed |
| Total project cost | $7,000,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $3,300,000 |
| Grant recipient | Uniting Church of Australia |
Project Description
The project at the Wayside Chapel complex in Potts Point involves the demolition of part of the building which was damaged by fire, construction of a new wing of the building and refurbishment of one of the existing buildings. The completed four storey multi-purpose facility will deliver a range of health and welfare services and provide community facilities with flexible meeting spaces and a new theatre.
Sapper Moerland Memorial Skate Park, Gayndah
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Opened September 2011 |
| Total project cost | $403,000 |
| Australian Government contribution | $389,000 |
| Grant recipient | North Burnett Regional Council |
Project Description
The project upgraded the existing Gayndah Skate Park and renamed the facility the ‘Sapper Jacob Moerland Memorial Skate Park’ in recognition of Sapper Moerland’s sacrifice for his country. Sapper Moerland was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. The project is located in the Lions Park in Gayndah. It will provide a long term memorial and contribute to the future wellbeing of the youth and community of Gayndah.
Gladstone Airport Terminal Upgrade
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Opened April 2011 |
| Total project cost | $7,000,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $5,500,000 |
| Grant recipient | Gladstone Regional Council |
Project Description
This project expanded and reconfigured the existing arrival and departure halls; improved connectivity between the extended terminal building and runway parking apron; and the inclusion of passenger facilities in the expanded departure hall. It is part of a broader redevelopment of the Gladstone Airport including runway strengthening and lengthening.
Lighting Up Mackay Stadium
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Opened August 2011 |
| Total project cost | $2,750,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $2,750,000 |
| Grant recipient | Stadium Mackay Pty Ltd |
Project Description
An additional $2.75 million was provided to complete the remaining aspects from the original $8.8 million Better Regions stadium project. The works included extra seating and improved spectator areas, demountable food and drink outlets, lighting to the main field, junior fields and car park areas, upgrades to the electronic scoreboard, corporate function facilities and a commercial kitchen.
Kangaroo Island Community Camping and Day Visitor Sites Upgrade
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Opened August 2011 |
| Total project cost | $2,834,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $2,633,566 |
| Grant recipient | Kangaroo Island Council |
Project Description
The project involved upgrading camping and day visit sites across 12 tourist locations in Kangaroo Island, identified as part of Council’s Camping and Day Visitor Strategy. Total infrastructure includes: 6 wind powered dry toilets; 8 gas powered barbecues; 1.6km of fencing; 27 public waste and recycling stations; 173 car parks; 8 bus parks; 5,000m of walking trail; 13.5 hectares of re-vegetation; 4 foot bridges; 53 campsites and 11 new picnic sites.
Museum of Contemporary Art Redevelopment, Sydney
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | IEP element completed |
| Total project cost | $58,300,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $14,300,000 |
| Grant recipient | Museum of Contemporary Art Ltd |
Project Description
The project comprises renovation of the MCA's existing premises and construction and fit out of an extension to accommodate new galleries for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art collection, a digital classroom, multimedia room, space for a program for an arts education program for children with special needs, practical workshops, lecture theatre, library, Australian artists resource centre, seminar room, rooftop cafe, sculpture terrace, and function venues. The Infrastructure Employment Program component and funding of the project have now been completed. The overall redevelopment will be completed in December 2011.
Domain Tennis Centre Upgrade, Hobart
| Funding Program | Infrastructure Employment Projects |
| Status | Opened January 2011 |
| Total project cost | $4,949,000 |
| Australian government contribution | $1,191,500 |
| Grant recipient | Hobart City Council |
Project Description
The project comprised Stage 3 of the Domain Tennis Centre upgrade, and involved fit out of the northern corporate stand, media room, multi-purpose room under the eastern stand and a storage area under the western stand; enclosing the entrance to provide security to the stadium; erection of shade structures; completion of the electrical and plumbing requirements for the stand; painting the stadium and internal alterations to public amenities.
