Cardup Brickworks to recommence operations
Brickworks will restart operations at its Cardup facility in WA, with support from the WA Government. Industry group HIA has welcomed the announcement.
Is brick supply in WA improving with Cardup Brickworks reopening?
Builders in WA may see improved local brick supply, easing material shortages that have slowed residential and commercial construction projects.
Key takeaways
- Brickworks is restarting its Cardup facility in WA after a period of inactivity.
- The WA Government is providing support to enable the recommencement of operations.
- HIA has welcomed the move, signalling a positive outlook for WA building supply chains.
- Local brick production resuming could ease material delays for WA builders and contractors.
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