Insulation industry says new jobs likely to rise
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Minister for the Environment, the Hon Peter Garrett,
speaks to members of the Australian insulation industry
at the roundtable in Brisbane
The Australian insulation industry is reporting strong growth
with positive flow on effects throughout the supply chain, as a
direct result of the Australian Government’s Energy Efficient Homes
Package ceiling insulation programs.
At an industry roundtable held in Brisbane this week, members of
the Australian insulation industry gathered to report progress on
implementing the ceiling insulation programs.
Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand’s Chief Executive
Officer Dennis D’Arcy said jobs figures would rise above original
estimates.
“Our original figure of 4,000 jobs being created under the
ceiling insulation programs needs to be upgraded – it will be more
than this,” Mr D’Arcy said.
Members told of businesses doubling and trebling their staff –
more installers, office, warehousing and call centre staff.
The ceiling insulation training package developed by the
Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, was
welcomed by industry as an opportunity to promote national industry
standards.
“The training program will benefit the industry beyond the life
of the program, resulting in a strengthened insulation industry,” Mr
D’Arcy said.
The standards will position the industry well for the future as
energy efficiency requirements, mandated by governments for
commercial and residential properties, take effect.
Industry members also reported householders were appreciative of
the Australian Government’s ceiling insulation programs and were
keen to invest in other energy efficient measures, such as wall and
floor insulation.
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