Community
21 June, 2022
ELECTRICIANS AND PLUMBERS come together to give back to Port Douglas community
AUSTRALIA’S leading Electrical and Plumbing group, O’Brien, intend to make a life-changing impact on the Port Douglas Community Service Network through their latest TaskForce initiative.
In late June, over 200 electricians and plumbers from the O’Brien network around the country will arrive in Port Douglas, Queensland, for their 2022 “Advantage” Conference and the ‘Taskforce’ initiative to utilise their expertise, skills and resources to give back to the local community.
This year, the O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing teams will provide much-needed upgrades to the Port Douglas Community Centre facilities.
The centre nurtures the existing strengths and future well-being of the community. In the past year alone, the centre has provided emergency relief, advice, information and referral services to approximately 1,700 local people.
The O’Brien teams will perform much-needed electrical and plumbing upgrades and general maintenance on the two buildings, which comprise the Family Hub and the Neighbourhood Centre.
The Taskforce is now in its 14th year of operation and is an initiative that Chris Leslie, O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing Director, is incredibly proud of.
“The Port Douglas Community Service Network is both an incredible and pivotal service provider within the community,” Mr Leslie said.
“We are honoured to be helping such a worthy cause to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. ”
Managing this year’s Taskforce project is Gary Larkin, Head of National Operations at O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing Group, who has coordinated with the Group’s key suppliers to donate a significant amount of materials that will be used onsite.
“It’s been a tough environment for everyone over the past couple of years, and our electricians, plumbers, and their staff are all looking forward to coming together to make a real difference for such a worthwhile cause,” Mr Larkin said.
“They all get a real buzz out of giving back to the communities they serve by utilising their skills in a project that can have such an impact.”
Port Douglas Community Service Network Manager Emma Travers is very excited to receive this help from the O’Brien Group.
“The work being undertaken by the O’Brien Group will give our Centre a welcome refresh and allow us to use more of our funds for programs that connect and support our beautiful community,” Ms Travers said.
