Forums set to help local businesses get ready for Adani

Published on 23 June 2017

Rockhampton Regional Council is delivering real skills for real jobs and helping businesses get ready for Adani’s Carmichael Mine with two information seminars set to be held in Rockhampton.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Margaret Strelow said it was absolutely critical local businesses signed up to the upcoming information sessions as construction on Adani’s Carmichael project could begin as soon as September.

“I cannot overemphasise how important it is for local businesses, big or small, to immediately begin looking at what they can provide for Adani and to make sure their business is at the forefront of Adani’s mind during this critical time when they are looking to Regional Queensland to provide those jobs and services,” Mayor Strelow said.

“While we are waiting for the FIFO decision, it is important that we remember that FIFO is only half of the equation as there are opportunities for suppliers.”

Council has teamed up with Bowen Basin Mining Club to deliver one of two upcoming seminars.

“The upcoming Adani Regional Content Briefing will be Rockhampton’s opportunity to hear about Adani’s Regional Content Strategy and to find out how businesses can become involved in Adani’s mine, rail, solar and port projects.”

“We also encourage local businesses to complete Council’s online Business Readiness survey that was launched last week. It will help us understand where businesses are at now and what further support they need sell themselves to Adani,” Mayor Strelow said.

Based on the feedback from the survey, Council will then plan a series of forums tailored to address the areas where businesses need the most assistant when bidding for this once in a generation project.

The survey can be found on Council’s website www.rrc.qld.gov.au and closes 7 July 2017.  

Seminars:

Regional Growth Seminar, hosted by the Department of State Development

Wednesday 5 July 2017

Adani Regional Content Briefing, hosted by Rockhampton Regional Council and the Bowen Basin Mining Club

Wednesday 19 July 2017

https://www.bbminingclub.com/events

Register your business with Adani:

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For more information visit: www.adaniaustralia.com