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Australian first construction project at Tarpeena Mill gets the once over from newly installed government

Timberlink’s EGM Sales, Marketing & Corporate Affairs, David Oliver welcomed newly appointed Deputy Premier Susan Close and Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven to Timberlink’s Tarpeena mill earlier this month to see recent progress of the construction of Australia’s first combined Radiata Pine Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturing facility which will be co-located at the existing Timberlink Tarpeena site.

Having completed the sub ground civils earlier in May, 50% of the concrete at the 15,000 square metre facility has now been poured with production of the NeXTimber range, scheduled to beginnext year.

Mr Oliver said it was great to see the interest from the new State Government in the exciting development of a world-class timber manufacturing facility at Tarpeena South Australia and was great to have the opportunity to discuss the NeXTimber Cross Laminated Timber (GLT), Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) facility which is currently under construction at Tarpeena.

Deputy Premier Susan Close said it was wonderful to see the investments being made by Timberlink in both the construction of a new timber manufacturing plant and the inspirational investment in the CLT GLT plant. “The Forestry Sector in SA employs 18,000 people and is key to the prosperity of Southeast South Australia,” the Deputy Premier said.

The construction the CLT GLT plant is the first combined radiata pine plant in Australia and will create products that will be used to build high rise buildings up to 12 stories. This facility will increase Australia’s sovereign capability to manufacture CLT & GLT and reduce import reliance and assist in decarbonising the Australia construction industry.

“Every cubic metre of CLT GLT will store 631 KG of carbon and enable the construction of building has store cabin rather than creating more greenhouse gasses,” said Mr Oliver.

Minister Scriven said she had long been a strong supporter of the forestry sector and timber manufacturing. “The South Australian Government is pleased to be part of this $63M investing in Timberlink’s CLT GLT plant through a co-Investment of $2million,” she said. “I look forward to seeing this world class facility completed and enabling the construction of Carbon Positive buildings in South Australia.”

HISTORIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE SPOTLIGHT:

(Above) Timberlink’s Major Capital Engineer, David Gittins, Director Forestry Industry and Regional Development, Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Rob Robinson, Timberlink’s EGM Sales, Marketing & Corporate Affairs, David Oliver, Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven and Timberlink’s Mark Eaton at the site of the NeXTimber manufacturing facility earlier this month and (inset) Timberlink’s Production Manager, Brian Murphy, Deputy Premier, Susan Close MP and Timberlink’s EGM Sales, Marketing & Corporate Affairs, David Oliver.

Getting out & about this winter

If you’re looking for ways you can walk this winter, check out Wellbeing SA’s ‘A Walk Can Work Wonders’ campaign for plenty of tips to keep you warm and get you walking.

There are tips on:

• How to get moving in winter • How to dress for winter walking • How to fit walking into an already busy life • How to maintain motivation

Naracoorte Lucindale Council has been at the forefront of supporting community wellbeing and you can join the Community Walking Group, which meets every Wednesday morning at 9am at the Naracoorte Sound Shell. Free and open to everyone.

Walking is also encouraged along one of the district’s many local trails - grab a copy of the Naracoorte Trails Pocket Map from the Naracoorte Library or Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre.

You can also join the free 10,000 Steps program and challenge yourself, your friends and family, or colleagues. For more information, go to https:// www.10000steps.org.au/

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