CONSTRUCTION

Building Approvals

In April 2010, the total number of dwelling units approved in Queensland in trend terms was 2,928. This was a decrease of 0.1% from the previous month, following thirteen monthly increases. The trend estimate for private sector houses was 1,909 approvals which represents 65% of total dwelling units approved.

In April 2010, the total value of building approvals in trend terms was $1,191 million, a 1.5% decrease from the previous month but a 3.2% increase from April 2009. Residential buildings accounted for 67% of the total value of buildings.

For more information on this topic, please refer to Building Approvals, Australia (cat. no. 8731.0) or contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released monthly.

Building Activity

In the December 2009 quarter, the total number of dwelling units completed in trend terms in Queensland was 8,041. This was a decrease of 1.8% from the September 2009 quarter. There were 5,284 new houses completed during the December 2009 quarter which represents 66% of the total number of dwelling units completed.

In the December 2009 quarter, the trend estimate of the value of total building work done was $4,204 million. This was a decrease of 10% from the December 2008 quarter.

For more information on this topic, please refer to Building Activity, Australia (cat. no. 8752.0) or contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released quarterly.

Engineering Construction

Between the September 2009 and December 2009 quarters, the Queensland chain volume trend estimate of the value of engineering construction decreased by 1.4% to $5,209 million. This follows the period of strong growth since September 2003 quarter.

For further information on this topic, access Engineering Construction Activity, Australia (cat. no. 8762.0) or contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released quarterly.

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