QBuild is the building and asset services arm of the Queensland Government. Managing procurement and contract services, this business unit is responsible for the construction, maintenance and operation of all buildings and assets owned by the Queensland Government, including schools, hospitals, housing, police stations, correctional facilities and ambulance stations. QBuild works to ensure the assets and facilities are safe and sustainable.

As part of the Queensland Government’s investment in education infrastructure, the number of schools on the Sunshine Coast is continuing to increase with new schools opening each year. At the beginning of 2021, three new schools opened in the area: Palmview State Primary School, Palmview State Special School and Baringa State Secondary College. Opening soon will be a new state primary school for Caloundra South scheduled for 2022 and a new secondary school at Palmview opening in 2023.

CV was recently awarded a 5-year contract with QBuild to deliver all fire protection services to the Queensland Government’s growing Sunshine Coast Schools portfolio. The contract includes the provision of fire protection maintenance and repair services to over 9,000 assets across more than 130 sites throughout the Sunshine Coast.

As part of the contract, CV’s dedicated Fire Services team provides proactive and reactive maintenance for fire protection assets including:

• Fire extinguishers and blankets
• Fire hydrants and hose reels
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire water storage
• Tanks and booster pump sets
• Fire detection and emergency warning systems

CV has a long history of working in the critical infrastructure sector and is proud to be working alongside QBuild to ensure our schools are safe and remain operational at all times.