Council continues to work closely with Adani on Carmichael Mine

Published on 11 August 2017

Rockhampton Regional Council continues to work closely with Adani around the imminent decision of the FIFO Hub for the Carmichael Mine.

Mayor Margaret Strelow said the deal remained an absolute priority for Council, as she cut long planned leave short this week to attend last pitch meetings with Adani decision makers.

“We have left nothing on the table. Councillors have been united in their determination that we give everything we can to this bid. 

“I understand how critically important the FIFO jobs would be for our community.  Adani is indicating a decision is very close and they have made it very clear that the decision will be purely commercial,” Mayor Strelow said.

CEO Evan Pardon said Council continued to work with local businesses to get them ready with forums held in Rockhampton and Gracemere this week extremely well attended.

“These forums are about helping local businesses prepare and position themselves competitively for any direct work out of Adani’s Carmichael Mine Project,” Mr Pardon said.

“Led by supply chain expert Sharyn Grant, the seminars provided advice on how to make the most of the upcoming opportunities including how to expand their business, partnering with other businesses and how to use online tendering platforms.

“These seminars are one of a number of initiatives being undertaken by Council as part of our Gear Up Rocky campaign with further events scheduled throughout the year including training courses, business development discussions, networking sessions and more.

“Council is working very closely with Adani at the moment and we look forward to an announcement around the FIFO Hub for the Carmichael Mine being made shortly,” Mr Pardon said.