The new Goods Warehouse and Silo Storage Facility at Harwood Sugar Mill and Refinery is at completion stage and will bring greater job security, Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said.
“Two years ago I turned the sod on the construction of a new Warehouse and Silo for Harwood Sugar Mill,” Mr Hogan said.
“This is a massive $8.2 million investment into the future of the sugar industry in Harwood.
“It will guarantee, not only the 150 direct jobs, but the 1200-1500 indirect jobs associated with the mill.
“Today I have been able to see what has been achieved with the $4.1 million Government grant
“It will be a safer environment for food security and handling as it is an independent site with no other traffic in the area.”
CEO of Sunshine Sugar,Chris Connors said from a logistical point of view the new facility was a positive.
“There is 4-5,000 tonnes of storage available, which is important for our new products, including our low GI sugar,” he said.
“It is a modern facility with a dual-roller door system which includes a fast-acting emergency door, required for a food-grade building.
“It has also been built well above the 1-in-100 year flood level.
“This new warehouse and silo wouldn’t have been possible without the co-funding from the Government.”
Some of the major projects Kevin Hogan has delivered for our community include:
- $15 million for expansion of Norco’s Ice-cream factory
- $17 million in grants for nine job-creating projects
- More than 300 new Aged Care beds
- New Headspace in Grafton
- Co-funding $7 million upgrade of Clarence Way
- Redevelopment of Oakes Oval
- Expansion of Summerland House Farm
- New Northern Rivers Regional Art Gallery
- Expanded North Coast Regional Hockey Complex
- Maclean Riverside Precinct
- Casino Amphitheatre
- Southern Cross Lads Safe Driving Course
- Co-funding $7 million upgrade of Clarence Way
- Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club
- Wollongbar Club House
- Kyogle Aquatic Centre
- Upgrade of Casino Saleyard
- Sealed road to Toonumbar Dam
- Repair of Woodburn to Coraki Road
- Coffs Harbour bypass
- Revitalisation of Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall
- Major upgrade of Culmaran Creek Road
- Upgrade of Harwood Mill and Refinery
- Replacing 20 wooden bridges in Kyogle
- Upgraded Albert Park Baseball Complex
- Upgrade of Casino Hospital Emergency Department
- Six new Trade Training Centres
- Record bulk billing rates
- Record funding for our local schools
- Record health funding
- Woodburn Riverside Precinct
- Casino Drill Hall Precinct
- More In-Home and Residential Aged Care place
