Mr Pietsch said the funding was critical for enabling cane to be transported to Isis Central Sugar Mill, and he commended the Australian and Queensland Governments for their funding commitments.
“We have worked to support our member Isis Central Sugar Mill and are pleased they have secured Government support for this transport infrastructure to allow Maryborough region growers to deliver an estimated 380,000 tonnes cane to the mill at Childers from this season,” Mr Pietsch said.
“The funding commitments announced by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt, and Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Member for Maryborough and Assistant Minister Bruce Saunders, highlight the importance both Governments place on the sugar industry for jobs.
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Standing in a paddock at the back of an industrial area near Newcastle, Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared the site would soon be the first advanced manufacturing facility of lithium-ion batteries in Australia.
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Energy Renaissance will build a $70 million battery manufacturing plant at Tomago
The number of jobs created is lower than initial estimates due to increased use of automation
The lithium-ion batteries will be specifically designed for use in hot climates
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