Productivity, efficiency guide to expansion

TANDARRA farmer James Tay-

“The reforms proposed in the legislation are overdue,” he said.

“MCA Victoria has been calling for reforms to the workplan system and is supportive of the legislation passing Parliament with close consultation with industry on the subsequent regulations.

“As global demand for minerals increases, Victoria has the opportunity to produce more of the minerals and metals essential for the transition to low carbon economies such as lithium, copper, mineral sands and rare earth elements.

“A modern, efficient approvals process is essential to Victoria adding to this growth industry and creating jobs in regional areas to supply the world with mineral resources.”

Mr Sorahan said the minerals council was hoping for an approval process “that is as efficient as possible”.

Channel works part of maintenance program

DESILTING works on the Western Waranga Channel will be done by August as part of Goulburn Murray Water’s winter works program.

Channel works are planned at Dingee, near Yallook Church Road, and at Rushworth.

GMW said refurbishment works meant GMW would continue to deliver water efficiently and re- liably. Echuca-based Northern Construction Group has been awarded the contract. GMW infrastructure delivery services general manager Warren Jose said:“Being able to hire local contractors is great for the regional economy. “It keeps the jobs local and ensures the money being spent on this project is going back into the commmunity.