The business community gathered at Ayr’s Burdekin Theatre on Wednesday, November 8 for the last Burdekin Industry Breakfast of the year.
Hosted by Burdekin Shire Council Deputy Mayor Sue Perry and Councillor John Furnell, the breakfast connected local businesses with opportunities throughout the region.
With earthworks recently commencing for the Ayr Industrial Estate expansion, Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin and Cadet Engineer Coralie Mannea officially launched the release of non-binding expressions of interest for land at the Industry Breakfast.
“We know that the Burdekin is recognised as having specialist skills in the broad areas of manufacturing, boiler making, fitting and turning, engineering and fabrication and I am proud that local engineers and fabricators are amongst the best in Australia, with some exporting specialised products worldwide,” Ms McLaughlin said.
“By creating more space for industrial activities, the industrial estate expansion project aims to allow existing businesses to expand and attract new businesses and investments, ultimately bolstering the local economy.”
Attendees also heard from Wandarra CEO Steve Tiley who spoek about the business’s development of a vertically integrated industrial hemp cultivation and whole plant utilisation enterprise in north Queensland.
Mr Tiley provided an overview of the company, the project, and the opportunities it presents for the Burdekin.
“This is a catalyst project for north Queensland,” Mr Tiley said.
“Our model is to be a part of the global supply chain.
“When we get going, we’re going to need lots of goods and services.”
Contact Burdekin Shire Council for more information.
Burdekin Shire Council Deputy Mayor Sue Perry, Wandarra CEO Steve Tiley, Mayor Lyn McLaughlin, Cadet Engineer Coralie Mannea and Councillor John Furnell
Paula, Mikaela, Candice, and Sue of Nutrien Harcourts McCathies
John Ferguson and Rian Swindley
Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin
Burdekin Shire Council Cadet Engineer Coralie Mannea
Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
