How many jobs will be created?
About 3,400 more jobs will be expected in Tasmania in 2008 if the pulp mill is constructed. Once the mill is operational, employment in Tasmania will increase by 1617 more jobs on average than otherwise would be the case. By 2030 there will be about 2,000 extra jobs in Tasmania because of the pulp mill. Of the 292 operational jobs, 60% will require additional training.
During development and construction the skills and expertise of consultants, contractors and suppliers are continually called upon. If you are a competent supplier or contractor then we will be pleased to hear from you, please contact us using the feedback form. During a projects operating phase, part-time operational and maintenance engineers are required. Typically this involves visiting a site (on average) once per week. As the wind energy industry grows in this country, jobs will be created through supporting companies manufacturing wind turbines, related components and through their operation and maintenance. In his speech on climate change in November 2007, Prime Minister Gordon Brown estimated that the UK’s environmental industries already employ around 400,000. A recent study has shown that renewable energy alone is worth £500 million to the south-west of England for example, creating demand for skills held within the region.
