It was great to be here at the Bundaberg Port this morning to welcome 5,000 tonne of gypsum for the Knauf Plasterboard plant, which has come all the way from South Australia.
Finally after years of neglect, it’s great to see this international enterprise getting off the ground right here at our Bundaberg Port.
Let’s not forget that 2012 was the start of resurgence of the Bundaberg Port after years of being ignored, and I couldn’t be more delighted to see Knauf Plasterboard Factory starting this enterprise here, beginning today with the first delivery of gypsum.
It’s wonderful to see Knauf showing commitment and confidence in the Bundaberg Port. This is great for the permanent jobs that Knauf will bring and associated jobs from other industries.
What we need now is the labor government to continue to promote our port and get on with the job to make sure Bundaberg becomes a key focal point for future operations and investment opportunities.
Stephen Bennett MP