BOWEN’S workforce accommodation needs will be under the microscope in a special workshop.
Hosted by Greater Whitsunday Communities, the workshop is due to take place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre.
The Greater Whitsunday Housing Alliance Project is working with local employers in Bowen to support efforts to attract investment in a range of affordable workforce accommodation solutions.
The accommodation would be for all types of employees including permanent, short-term, trades and professional, and single or married employees.
“We are inviting you to a workshop to help us understand the kind of accommodation you would like to see built in Bowen, to meet a range of workforce accommodation needs,” a spokesperson said.
“Please come prepared to share what your workforce accommodation needs are, in terms of accommodation type, as well as volume and what you think a reasonable weekly rental amount would be.
“We would also like to understand local employers’ willingness to enter long-term lease agreements, to give investors’ confidence in the income they could earn.
“This information will be very valuable to help us target potential investors in different accommodation solutions.”
The workshop starts at 4pm and will close at 5.30pm.
Greater Whitsunday Communities is working towards a future where regional communities achieve and enjoy a high level of social wellbeing.
When people feel connected, safe and supported, communities thrive.
The organisation amplifies the Greater Whitsunday community’s voice on important issues and continues to promote the social sector as a major contributor to economic growth and prosperity for the Whitsunday region.
More information about the workshop, and tickets, are available at Bowen Workforce Accommodation Workshop | Humanitix.
