Latest News Add My News Search Old News Gippsland › Latest news › Russel Northe MLAElectric Vehicle Plant Needing a Power BoostMinister for Jobs questioned about the status of the electric vehicle manufacturing facility earmarked for Morwell. Member for Morwell Russell Northe today used Question Time in State Parliament, to question the Minister for Jobs about the status of the much-heralded and proposed electric vehicle manufacturing facility earmarked for Morwell.
"This is a vital project for the Latrobe Valley community given ongoing unemployment challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic which has meant that local jobs are more important than ever during these tough economic challenges" Mr Northe said. "The Government gave an assurance and commitment prior to the 2018 election, that the Latrobe Valley would be the capital of electric vehicle manufacturing and if this is now not the case then the Government owes it to our community to say so" Mr Northe continued. "There has been a vacuum of information for two years now, which is incredibly frustrating for local residents and businesses who believed this initiative would provide a timely boost for our region, but that now seems in jeopardy" Mr Northe said. In his reply to the Questions posed, the Minister noted ongoing disputes between the proponents and Government Departments, and was unable to give a commitment if the facility would proceed. "Its so disappointing that two years down the track and after such initial positivity that it seems this commitment may not be delivered as promised which is a bitter blow for the local community and for local jobs" Mr Northe concluded. 20201027 | Question without Notice | Russell Northe Electric vehicle manufacturing facility My question is to the Minister for the Coordination of Jobs, Precincts and Regions: COVID-19. Minister, this Friday marks two years to the day since the State Government announced that the Latrobe Valley was set to become the capital of electric vehicle manufacturing in Australia. It was also stated that 500 local jobs would be created, and that the facility would be established by 2021. Given ongoing high unemployment in my community, which has been exacerbated by the significant economic downturn and hardships associated with COVID-19 restrictions, this project is vital in helping the Latrobe Valley get back on its feet. So Minister, can you advise if land has even been secured for this important commitment? Supplementary question Minister, the electric vehicle manufacturing facility proposal earmarked for Morwell was extremely well received by our local community and across the political spectrum at the time; however, since 30 October 2018 there have little or no updates or communication as to the status of this project. There is strong speculation that this proposal is now not proceeding. So, Minister can you advise the Latrobe Valley community if the proposed SEA electric vehicle manufacturing facility that promised 500 local jobs will still be built in Morwell yes or no? Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: support@gippsland.com
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