Sunday 6th November was a long and very challenging day for the South Burnett and Swickers community after the devastating fire at our local meat processing facility.
I would like to thank all emergency workers, fire, police, ambulance and the SES for their professionalism and hard work throughout the day and continuing through this evening.
Our concern is always for our people and we have been blessed that no one has been injured in today’s fire.
Swickers management has reassured staff this evening that they are working towards a plan to reopen as soon as possible, and I welcome SunPork’s stated commitment to rebuilding and continuing to be a major supporter of our region.
A special thank you to management at the plant, particularly Lincoln Hawks and Bec Humphrey, who have done a great job under very trying circumstances today to get information out to staff, and for organising tonight’s employee meeting - thank you Lincoln and Bec.
We are a strong community and I know we will all pull together to help one another. I offer my own personal support, and the full support of my electorate office, should anyone feel they need a helping hand at any stage.
