Employment and labour

Work opportunities at the local level is a key potential benefit of the Project. During construction, which is expected to take up to 24 months, the Project will directly generate approximately 300 jobs. Over the life of Project, the ongoing operation of the Project will directly employ between six and ten full-time equivalent permanent staff throughout the life of the Project.

Increase in economic activity

An increase in economic activity within the local and regional areas is expected. The Project will directly and indirectly, through its supply chains, create demand for goods and services, such as accommodation, food, construction materials, freight, and local labour. The increased income and spending of the construction workers and others across the supply chains, will also add to the stimulation of the local economies more broadly.