WA injects $4M to restart Cardup Brickworks and boost material supplies
WA government is injecting up to $4M to restart the Austral brickworks in Cardup, aiming to ease brick supply shortages caused by high housing demand.
Up to AU$4 million in WA government funding to recommission the Austral brickworks in Cardup.
Will WA's $4M brickworks restart fix the brick shortage for builders?
Builders and bricklayers in WA face material delays. Restarting this facility could improve brick availability and reduce project hold-ups.
Key takeaways
- WA government is committing up to $4M to restart the Austral Cardup brickworks.
- The move targets brick supply shortages driven by unprecedented housing demand in WA.
- Builders relying on bricks may see improved material availability if recommissioning succeeds.
- No timeline for the restart or production volumes has been detailed in the announcement.
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