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DannyBoys Opens Brand New Store In Brendale

The food and hospitality industry may be struggling in recent months due to the pandemic but this hasn’t held back DannyBoys from opening a brand new gourmet sandwich shop in Brendale.

The store, located at South Pine Road, serves the same famous “rockstar” sandwiches the food chain is known for, using authentic and flavourful ingredients that you don’t normally come across fast food joints.

It’s no wonder that business is picking up at the newly-opened outlet despite the public health restrictions. For who can resist DannyBoys’ filling sandwich meals and tasty soups?

Photo Credit: DannyBoys Rockstar Sandwiches/Facebook

“We’ve seen a flurry of customers including familiar faces and brand new fans trying our signature sandwiches, homemade hearty soups and our delicious selection of sweet treats for the first time,” Daniel McKennariey, the Founder and Director of DannyBoys Rockstar Sandwiches, said.

Coinciding with the opening of DannyBoys in Brendale is the launch of the brand’s free app for faster online ordering. Users of the app may start earning points and loyalty rewards to get discounts on their next orders.

The sandwich shop is also set to open more stores in Brisbane, according to James Young, the Head of Franchise Sales and Development at DC Strategy.

“While there was a slight pause over March and April, we’re now back into the swing of things with excellent franchise partners moving forward in key locations across Queensland,” Mr. Young said.

Possible new locations are being eyed in West End, Chermside and Carindale for 2021.

SPSC New Building Construction Starts; 15 Sports Club to Benefit

Construction has started for the South Pine Sports Complex (SPSC) redevelopment in Brendale, where a new state-of-art building will stand. The work is part of a major overhaul of the complex to benefit around 15 different sports clubs in Moreton and Brisbane.

Bunyee Demolition cleared out the existing grandstand, canteen and offices in June to open up space and make way for the extension of the indoor sports centre.

Photos Credit: Bunyee Demolition/Facebook

Once completed, the facility will boast of the following features:

three multi-purpose indoor sports courts
canteen and spectator areas
offices, multipurpose function room/event space with supporting servery facilities
retractable grandstand seating
storage areas
universal change rooms
officials’ rooms
compliance and first aid rooms
spectator amenities

A new Rugby Union Clubhouse will also be built in the complex that will have universal changing rooms, gym, canteen, storage, merchandise rooms, and different spaces for clubhouse meetings.

Photo Credit: Moreton Bay United/Facebook

The SPSC will also become the new home of the Brisbane Roar Women and will likely attract more international sports competitions, such as the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympics.

“The facilities could be used to host elite sports players and international teams for major events like the upcoming World Cup and if we’re successful in a 2032 Southeast Queensland Olympics bid,” Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said. “It’s just another way council is driving visitors to our region to support our local economy.”

New Brendale Electronics Manufacturing Plant Unveiled to Power Through COVID-19

A new electronics manufacturing facility has been inaugurated in Brendale with funding assistance from the Queensland Government as part of efforts to uplift the economic situation which took a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Member for Pine Rivers Nikki Boyd and Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher launched the new state-of-the-art production plant at Elexon Electronics on 15 July 2020.

Elexon received $891,325 from the $46-million Made in Queensland (MiQ) program. The leading Brisbane engineering and electronics maker invested a total of $2 million to build the new production facility.

“Pre COVID-19 the company had growing demand from customers who were wishing to manufacture onshore,” said Elexon CEO Frank Faller.

The demand has since increased as the coronavirus health scare grew since many customers failed to source or ship because of restrictions and as manufacturers abroad also felt the impact of the pandemic.

“In order to expand our production capabilities, Elexon Electronics heavily invested in a state-of-the-art, automated surface-mount technology (SMT) equipment from the leading European electronics machinery producers Mycronic and Asscon,” Mr Faller said.

“The intelligent material handling system and an X-Ray inspection for ultimate quality assurance set us apart from the competition.”

Boosting Local Jobs

Elexon also recognises the grant’s importance in helping keep existing manufacturing jobs in Queensland.

“Despite the difficult global economic environment we find ourselves in, programs like Made in Queensland are helping local manufacturers to expand their businesses and employ more Queenslanders,” said Member for Pine Rivers Nikki Boyd.

“Elexon is a great local example of how our government’s continued support of Queensland manufacturers is helping them to navigate tough global economic conditions and find new opportunities to grow and prosper.”

New Brendale Electronics Manufacturing Plant — Photo: Supplied

“In addition, the grant has ensured Elexon can continue onshore manufacturing and positioned the company to plan for future expansion.

“This is great news because it means more jobs for locals.”

Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher said that Elexon’s manufacturing line upgrade allows the company to double its productivity while reducing costs to stay competitive.

“The company has been able to put on two new full-time workers, upskill six existing workers and retain its full workforce as a result of the MiQ project.

“Elexon are also partnering with companies to assist in high-tech product development from wildlife tracking equipment, ground movement measuring systems, to precision water testing.”

Mr Faller said that the grant from the state government not only helps to keep industrial jobs in the region, but it also allows Elexon to cater to new markets such as the aerospace and defence industry.