The Queensland Government has announced plans to reform the tendering process by the state-owned RoadTek in a bid to boost the state’s road and transport construction industry.

 

State Minister for Transport and Main Roads Scott Emerson said the reform to RoadTek will ensure that no longer takes precedence over private operators.

 

“The changes mean RoadTek will no longer take work away from private companies in major markets, such as South East Queensland,” Mr Emerson said.

 

The Queensland Government will spend about $310 million on roads and transports infrastructure in South East Queensland this financial year.

 

Mr Emerson said that RoadTek would still play an important role in regional and remote areas where its expertise and responsiveness would deliver when private firms were unable to do so – particularly during natural disasters.

 

The Department of Transport and Main Roads will begin consultation with RoadTek’s 2500 staff and contractors, the construction industry and councils to deliver a better tendering process.