- $940,000 commitment by Crisafulli Government to fund the final stages of a planning and feasibility study for the Blackall Woolscour project.
- Investment will back the agriculture industry and regional manufacturing
- Part of the Crisafulli Government's commitment to increase Queensland's agricultural output to $30 billion by 2030
A commercial Woolscouring Plant in Blackall is one step closer with the Crisafulli Government reaffirming its commitment to fund the planning and feasibility study for the major project.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett made a special trip to Blackall to meet with Assistant Minister for Primary Industries and Member for Gregory Sean Dillon, and key stakeholders to discuss the importance of the $940,000 funding injection.
"I wanted to get out to Western Queensland as soon as possible to speak directly with wool industry representatives and the many key stakeholders who know the importance of this project," Minister Perrett said.
"In the lead up to the election, Premier David Crisafulli and I set an ambitious target of increasing Queensland's agriculture output to $30 billion by 2030, driving future investment, creating jobs, and unlocking opportunities for producers.
"This project right here in Blackall is imperative to our broader commitment to increase agricultural production in this state.
"This local woolscour project also highlights the importance of value adding opportunities in further developing the local industry, and our manufacturing capability.
"I will always have the back of our Western Queensland communities. This is our promise – we are here for the people who make Queensland's agriculture great.
"Our Government is committed to the long-term future of traditional primary industries like wool because they are a key pillar in our State's economic prosperity.
Assistant Minister for Primary Industries and local MP for Gregory Sean Dillon said the funding commitment is a game changer for the wool industry.
"A local woolscour will enable early-stage fibre processing in regional centres and that means more jobs and skills will remain in the bush," Mr Dillon said.
"By restoring domestic manufacturing capacity in Blackall, we are helping surrounding rural communities to stay strong and vibrant.
"As the wool sector continues to recover, we need to supply opportunities for local growers and families, while reducing the costs they incur in shipping raw wool to other locations".
