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Western Australia to fund $4 million restart of Cardup brickworks

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The Western Australian government is providing $4 million in funding to restart operations at the Austral Bricks facility in Cardup. The move aims to address a critical brick shortage currently impacting the state's home building industry.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti stated that the investment is expected to boost the state's brick supply by 10 to 15 per cent. The funding package includes $3 million for recommissioning equipment, a $500,000 incentive to ensure operations resume by March, and an additional $500,000 if the facility delivers 17 million maxibricks within its first year.

The shortage follows the 2023 shutdown of the Cardup plant, leaving Midland Brick as the state's only major manufacturer. Builders have reported difficulties meeting demand as annual home construction in Western Australia has increased from approximately 13,500 to 24,000 units per year.

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Austral Bricks · Brickworks · Cardup · Rita Saffioti · Western Australia

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Western Australia brick shortage: WA government provides $4 million grant to re-open Cardup plant to address critical brick shortage [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
Western Australia brick shortage: WA government provides $4 million grant to re-open Cardup plant to address critical brick shortage [www.theage.com.au]
Western Australia brick shortage: WA government provides $4 million grant to re-open Cardup plant to address critical brick shortage [www.smh.com.au]