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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Finance, Services and Property
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Aside from the provisions set forth by the Australian Industry Policy Plan,
what commitments is the Government making to utilize locally manufactured steel
in their upcoming infrastructure projects and to support the 1200 Newcastle and
Hunter steel industry workers in this time of uncertainty?
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The NSW Government is a strong supporter of the local steel industry and
local jobs.The Government has undertaken a historic infrastructure investment
program and is leading the nation in delivery of roads, rail and other
infrastructure – making it the largest purchaser of steel in the
nation.
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Of the NSW Government's $26 billion in construction and infrastructure goods
and services spending over the past three years, $17.2 billion – or
nearly 70 per cent – was purchased from NSW-based suppliers.Most of the
rest was purchased from other suppliers across Australia.
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For example 100 per cent of the 7,000 tonnes of steel used to reinforce
tunnels for the Sydney Metro Northwest was sourced in Australia.Another example
is the more than 90 per cent – or 550 tonnes – of the steel used
for the Sydney Metro Northwest Sky Train was sourced in Australia.
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Question asked on 21 June 2016 (session 56-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 73
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Answer received on 26 July 2016
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 76
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