Blast Furnace 6 Reline

Provides over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs

Submission in support of the Project and protect the future of our steelmaking operations at Port Kembla.

Great job opportunities for the Wollongong region and ensures BlueScope continues to strive and support the Wollongong community.

Project will create jobs for contractors and the locals

Bluescope Steel is a NSW icon and the heart of Wollongong community. I whole-heartedly support this project particularly because of the need for domestically manufactured steel and because of the companies commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. I believe that they can make excellent utilisation of Australia's renewable energy transition and bio-carbon resources and this therefore supports the industry as a whole. I also believe that imported steel is likely to support off-shore jobs in manufacturing and is less likely to be environmentally friendly. As a nation, we should embrace our domestic manufacturing capacity and support its efforts to make low carbon products, which could be the envy of the world.

I support this project

This project is important for the Illawarra. A thriving Steel Business ensures the long term viability of the Illawarra area and its residents

I believe this project is not only beneficial not only to local community but ensures the Australia is invested to multiple stages of the supply line from mining to manufacturing

I support this project, and think it will be good for the community.

I support the project to reline North blast furnace as it is good for the community and workers and to keep jobs in the Illawarra

I think the project is fantastic for the Illawarra in terms of jobs future and for manufacturing. Bluescopes commitment to moving forward with environmental sustainability should be admired. Therefore I support the approval of this project.

As a local resident I believe improvements to the steelworks are important for jobs and economic growth for the Illawarra. I trust Bluescope to reline the Blast Furnace in a sustainable way.

I would like to register my support for the reline of No.6 Blast Furnace. The project is critical in supporting up to 10000 direct and indirect jobs jobs and providing sovereign manufacturing capabily for Australia.

Great project to secure jobs in the Illawarra

The project is vital to maintaining Australia's sovereign manufacturing capability, and will ensure continuing significant employment in the region for decades to come. Steel will remain central to the green transition of our economy, and the reline project will ensure continuity of expertise and supply while we await the development of a viable zero emissions production technology.

Good for the Illawarra, create more jobs

The proposed upgrade to the No6 blast furnace will provide additional strength to the economy in the Illawarra area for many years to come.

This project and the ongoing Operations will provide tremendous benefits to the local community and businesses.

Being employed has allowed me to contribute to my community, support my family and friends in need. Given me purpose, goals and hopes. I have been able help and teach others with the learning. This project will allow others to have these opportunities and experiences. This project will ensure the future for our community and country is sound for the future.

This is a great investment for Bluescope, the Illawarra & the country overall. Creating new jobs and supporting Australian manufacturing! What a win.