Olympics Work A Winner For Jobs
Newcastle Herald
Tuesday November 24, 1998
JOB opportunities at the Olympic village project in Sydney's Homebush have been hailed as good news for building industry sub-contractors in the Hunter.
But Newcastle Master Builders Association executive director Mr Robert Fuller said the work would not suit everyone.
`The project has stringent requirements but it does present a chance to showcase our workmanship before an international audience,' Mr Fuller said.
Sub-contractors have been briefed on the opportunities at a meeting held in Newcastle.
`We're not trying to encourage the subbies here to go to Sydney because that would erode the work base here,' Mr Fuller said.
`We simply want them to be aware of the opportunities because this is a project that has to be finished and finished on time.'
Mr Fuller said there was already a shortage of bricklayers and roof tilers in the Hunter. ? Gary Bentley
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