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Brickworks to restart Cardup plant to boost WA brick production

Western Australia will spend 4 million AUD to restart the Cardup brick plant, aiming to increase brick production in WA by 10 to 15%. The move is framed as addressing a brick shortage in the state. The announcement highlights government support for local industry and manufacturing capacity.

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Brickworks to restart Cardup plant to boost WA brick production — Photo: Patrick von der Wehd / Unsplash

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Key facts

01The WA government will spend 4 million AUD to restart operations at the Cardup plant.
02Restarting Cardup is expected to boost brick production in WA by 10 to 15 percent.
03The move is described as addressing a brick shortage in Western Australia.

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How each country tells it

AustraliaIndustry/shortage

Typical headline, translated

Brickworks to re-enter market as WA grapples with brick shortage

Emphasises

AU emphasis on addressing brick shortages and government support to restart production.

2 articles · The Sydney Morning Herald National, The Age

Brickworks to re-enter market as WA grapples with brick shortage · The Sydney Morning Herald National
Brickworks to re-enter market as WA grapples with brick shortage · The Age

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