Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan met apprentices and trainees during a recent tour of the construction site for the $73 million project.
“I’m delighted to meet young apprentices, trainees and cadets who are making such a terrific contribution to the Shepparton Law Courts redevelopment. I look forward to watching their progress” Mr Noonan said.
Construction is well underway on the five-storey complex, which will include six courts and dedicated family violence facilities and services.
The project is expected to be finished early next year and has already created around 100 jobs, including positions for 11 apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets as part of the Labor Government’s Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG) – with that number expected to grow.
The MPSG requires contractors on major infrastructure projects, such as the Shepparton Law Courts, to ensure apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets are responsible for at least 10 per cent of total labour hours.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said, “Maintaining and developing the state’s skilled workforce is critically important – and the Andrews Labor Government will continue supporting job opportunities for young people in Shepparton and across the north of our state.”
SOURCE: premier.vic.gov.au
