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More jobs for Morwell as Federal Government and Cool Group including Cool Aqua Springs co-fund project Alfi Prestipino, Gareth Williams and Malcom Turnball Alfi Prestipino and Gareth Williams join forces with the Fedral government to massively expand their local business and create more Morwell jobs By Portal Admin - 17th April 2018 - Back to News Alfi Prestipino and Gareth Williams are both delighted and excited to announce that Cool Group including Cool Aqua Springs has been awarded a major Federal government grant to help fund our the expansion of their local business and create more jobs.
One of the major outcomes to come from the grant will be to our bring all of our businesses Cool Group including Cool Aqua Springs and Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety Latrobe Valley under the one roof. This project to migrate all our businessesinto the one location is co-funded between us and the Fedral government and will see the construction of a purpose built facility. The facility will include:
- manufacturing
- distribution
- administration
- retail superstore
The project will enable us to reach new markets both locally and abroad both within the spring water industry and work wear and safety.
We are proud to continue our support of the Latrobe Valley and in particular Morwell where the project will take place. Further to this the project will enable us to create over 20 jobs during construction and employ over 10 new long term staff which is equally important to our region.
To say Alfi and Gareth are excited is an understatement!
Alfi Prestipino, Gareth Williams and Malcom Turnball each enjoying a bottle of refreshing Cool Aqua Springs water
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: support@gippsland.com
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