Townsville council members have urged insurance companies to not overlook local contractors in the rebuilding of Townsville’s flood damaged areas.
Townsville Local Content Sub Committee Chair Glenys Schuntner wants to ensure that local contractors are involved in the immense amount of work ahead, instead of sitting by idly as companies from out of town are given repair contracts.
Housing Industry Association North Queensland Executive Director John Futer said they are proud to endorse the use of local building organisations and operators as their first choice.