HIA welcomes recommissioning of Cardup Brickworks
The HIA has welcomed the WA Cook Government's support for recommissioning the Austral Brickworks facility at Cardup, calling it a positive step for building material supply in Western Australia.
Will the Cardup Brickworks reopening ease building material shortages in WA?
Builders and bricklayers in WA may benefit from improved access to locally produced bricks, potentially easing supply constraints on residential construction projects.
Key takeaways
- The WA Cook Government is backing the recommissioning of Austral Brickworks at Cardup.
- The HIA says the move is an important step toward improving building material supply in WA.
- Improved brick supply could reduce delays for builders relying on locally sourced materials.
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