Glenn Butcher, Matt Burnett on hand to unveil huge funding for Roseberry Gladstone project

Gladstone’s most vulnerable residents will now have hope for the new year after Roseberry received a huge grant from the State Government. Read more here:

Roseberry Queensland’s General Manager Michelle Coats, Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher MP and Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett at the Roseberry Gladstone announcement on Wednesday.

An investment of more than $864,000 will help establish a new Gladstone housing and homelessness hub thanks to funding from the Palaszczuk Government and the resources sector.

The infrastructure project will be delivered in partnership between the Palaszczuk Government and Roseberry Queensland, funded through the first round of the Government’s $100 million Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF).

Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said the Hub would provide support to community members from the basic needs of life through to employment assistance and advice.

“This will provide access to food, shelter and clothing, as well as additional support to improve their lives through access to education and vocational opportunities to suit their individual needs,” Mr Butcher said

“Hubs, such as a this one, are more than just a service, they offer a vital lifeline for our most vulnerable community members.

Roseberry Queensland’s Sherradean Stringer, Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher MP and Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett at the Roseberry Gladstone announcement on Wednesday.

“I am pleased to be able to provide funding support for this project here in Gladstone that will ensure families will be safe and supported during even their most difficult and challenging times.”

Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett welcomed the announcement of the funding for Roseberry.

“As Mayor I have worked closely with Roseberry over many years to ensure they are supported to do what they do best – support local families,” Cr Burnett said.

“It is great to see this partnership between the resources sector and the Queensland Government deliver such a great outcome for our community.”

Roseberry Queensland’s general manager Michelle Coats said the Hub would have immediate benefits for the region by providing access to vital life-supporting services.

“Programs and services at the Gladstone Hub will support visitors experiencing barriers such as homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, lack of support networks, parenting skills, access to counselling services, information provision, education, mentoring and advocacy,” Ms Coats said.

“Providing access to such a wide range of important services is a huge undertaking for any regional community hub, and modern facilities are a must to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.

“The support of the Queensland Government will ensure the quality services of this Hub are available much sooner for Gladstone.”

All projects funded under RCIF Round one aim to improve economic and social infrastructure in our resources communities, to enhance wellbeing and access to services and to generate jobs.

Roseberry Queensland’s General Manager Michelle Coats, Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher MP and Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett at the Roseberry Gladstone announcement on Wednesday.

Minister for Resources Scott Stewart said round one would provide just over $47 million for 20 projects within 15 resources communities across the state generating an estimated 186 jobs during construction.

“These projects meet the unique needs of each community whether it’s new infrastructure to increase tourism, connect the community or improve training opportunities in the region,” he said.

Mr Stewart said the fund was a voluntary partnership between the Palaszczuk Government, resource companies, and the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).

“The government has partnered with resource companies to see investments in the communities that support them,” Mr Stewart said.

“These communities are critical to rebuilding Queensland’s economy, and these new community infrastructure projects will create more jobs and more opportunities for regional Queenslanders.

“Not only will the 20 projects support even better facilities for their regions they will also create more jobs.”

The $100 million fund was established by a voluntary partnership between coal and mineral companies through the Queensland Resources Council and the Palaszczuk Government.

The Palaszczuk Government has committed $30 million to the fund with participating Queensland resources companies contributing the remaining $70 million.