Midway exits Bell Bay as 12 to 15 workers face uncertainty
Midway Limited's woodchip export operation at Bell Bay closes end of October, with 12 to 15 jobs potentially affected.
Midway Limited confirmed this week it is reviewing operations at Bell Bay due to soaring diesel prices and falling woodchip prices. The woodchipping operation will cease at the end of October.
About 12 to 15 employees work for Midway at the site, though the exact number affected is still unclear. The Tasmanian government is working to explore support options, including grants and concessions.
The company's other Tasmanian business, native forest thinning and hardwood plantations, will continue. Environmental groups say a taxpayer-funded bailout is not the answer, instead calling for a transition plan to shift workers into sustainable plantation forestry.
- 12 to 15 employees
- Jobs affected
- End of October
- Closure date
- Bell Bay, Tasmania
- Operation location
Why it mattersWorkers face job loss within weeks unless the company or government acts. The outcome shapes whether the region loses manufacturing capacity or shifts to sustainable timber.
AustraliaA major employer in northern Tasmania is scaling back, affecting local workers and the region's economic outlook. Debates over environmental logging subsidies will intensify.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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