The global success of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is set to continue as the business’s new super brewery is opened in Bundaberg today.
The new facility will allow for increased production of the brand’s iconic ginger beer and other soft drinks, further ensuring the company’s growth for many years to come.
The $152.4 million facility took two years to construct and includes an innovation centre, large storage and cold room facilities, a laboratory as well as manufacturing and processing equipment.
The Australian Government provided $19 million, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks provided $133.4 million and the Queensland Government provided $575,800 towards the super brewery.
The project supported more than 850 jobs during construction and has created more than 600 ongoing jobs in the region, ensuring production stays in Bundaberg.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said:
“I’m not sure there’s a more Australian way to cool down in summer than ripping off the top of a Bundaberg Ginger beer.
“But this isn’t just about supporting an iconic Australian brand – it’s an investment of $19 million from the Federal Government in jobs for the Wide Bay Burnett region.
“More than 850 jobs in the construction phase of the super brewery and more than 600 ongoing jobs in the region with this new facility which has an innovation centre, large storage and cold room facilities, a laboratory as well as manufacturing and processing equipment.
“My Government backs Australian manufacturing, we back jobs in the regions, and we back the innovation and success of Queenslanders at every turn.”
Assistant Minister Anthony Chisholm said:
“We see backing businesses like Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, as integral to the Albanese Government’s agenda when it comes to strengthening local manufacturing.
“Bundaberg Brewed Drinks’ iconic ginger beer and other soft drinks are doing a roaring trade, and are the perfect example of how investment in Queensland’s regional economy provides benefits that extend well beyond the Wide Bay Burnett region.
“In addition to ensuring production remains in Bundaberg, the new brewery will benefit local suppliers, farmers and other direct and indirect affiliates of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks. The super brewery will also support global market growth, while improving operational capabilities by increasing annual production.
“This is yet another demonstration of the Australian Government supporting transformational projects that unlock long-term economic growth and regional jobs.”