this is an extremely important project for the nation and the region .. it ensures that Australia have a world class steel industry , support the economic growth of the nation .. strategically ensure that Australia keeps its position as a global and vibrant economy .. enhance jobs opportunity in Wollongong now and in the future

The project will support growth, jobs, investment and future sovereign steelmaking capability in Australia, and the Illawarra. I strongly support the project's approval.

This project and future operational work play a major part in the regional industry and supporting companies like ours.

I support this project, jobs for the future

Great opportunity for the Australian steel industry with regard to job creation and the future of Australian steel supply.

The BlueScope Steel No.6 Blast Furnace Reline Project will enable the continuation production of world class quantity steel in Australia. This investment being made by BlueScope Steel will continue the Port Kembla Steelworks operations with environmental improvements and supply steel to the various expanding domestic including vital use in infrastructure, building and construction, defence and renewables projects as well as export customers.
The Project will continue to support both those directly employed by BlueScope Steel and those indirectly employed by the contractors and suppliers that are also engaged by them. This support is not only in the construction stage but also in the continuation of the Steelmaking facilities.
K&R Fabrications is a contractor who will benefit from this project and the continuation of the Steelmaking operations. K&R Fabrications began business in 1968 and is locally owned and predominately operates in the Illawarra Region and has been providing goods and services to BlueScope Steel since our inception.
K&R Fabrications is recognised locally as a progressive professionally managed supplier, fabricator and installer of structural steelwork, and a major provider of maintenance services.
K&R Fabrications can assist BlueScope Steel during the No.6 Blast Furnace Reline Project construction stage with our skilled and initiative-taking workforce, which can then be engaged as needed post implementation of the Project.
This continuation of Steelmaking Operations will mean K&R Fabrications, like BlueScope Steel, will be able to also invest in the future, which includes the continuation of our successful apprentice/training programs and various other future opportunities.
BlueScope Steel and K&R Fabrications both are extremely active in the community supporting various organisations, which will only remain with the continuation of the Steelmaking operations at the Port Kembla Steelworks, which will exist with the No.6 Blast Furnace Reline Project.

I support the project because it is good for the local area by providing employment and supporting economic growth. It is also in Australia's best interests to maintain and support manufacturing by not letting it go overseas.

I fully support the investment decision of BlueScope Steel to restart the No.6 Blast Furnace to ensure the future of the steel industry in this country.

It ensures a successful future for BlueScope Steel in the Illawarra and this is vital to Australia for many reasons.
It provides many local jobs and is vital to the Australian economy.
It is a benchmark for safety in Steelmaking across the globe.
It reduces Australia's reliance on imported steel at a time of global instability in manufacturing.
BlueScope has a serious commitment to the environment and continually making improvements to the steel making process, something that can not be said about many of the other major steel making countries.

It will reduce the carbon footprint in the long term and secure steel industry for Australia for the future