The government said that it is committed to helping the building and construction sector to invest, grow and create jobs. The industry employs more than 16,000 people across the state.
“We have listened to the industry, including the Master Builders Association of Tasmania, who asked for a future procurement schedule to be made public so that the sector can plan for upcoming government work,” said treasurer Peter Gutwein. “This will assist industry improve business participation opportunities in government building projects.”
The value of future procurement listed on the schedule amounts to around $140m.
Minister for building and construction Adam Brooks said there was a record level of construction work being done in Tasmania and more in the pipeline. “The most recent data in September shows construction work completed had its highest quarter on record reaching $331m [£170m], up 12% from $296m at the election,” he said. “We are committed to helping businesses grow by ensuring Tasmanians have the best possible opportunities to gain government contracts.”
He added: “This is about making it easier for the building and construction sector to plan, prepare, upskill and build resources as required to secure building contracts.”
Other Government initiatives, such as the Buy Local Policy, are also helping Tasmanian business access government contracts.
During the past four quarters, the number of Tasmanian companies bidding for government tenders increased from 63.11% to 70.09.
When Tasmanian companies have bid, in 92% of cases contracts have been awarded locally - representing an increase of more than 9% in 12 months. The monetary value contacts awarded to Tasmanian companies has grown by about 30%.
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