Brisbane Cairncross shipyard to close

Jobs to go as historic Brisbane shipyard faces closure next month

Rhian Deutrom

The Courier-Mail ,July 02, 2014 2:36PM

AN historic ship repair company has announced it will close its Brisbane shipyard next month.

Representatives from Forgacs Cairncross Dockyard in Brisbane broke the news to 25 permanent staff today at the shipyard.

The companies’ maritime arm specialises in ship repair and maintenance work from naval vessels and cruise liners to ferries and tug boats.

Member for Griffith Terri Butler tweeted the announcement was a “sad end for a significant site”.

While 25 workers have lost their jobs, 200 people hired for dockyard maintenance will be indirectly effected by the closure.

Staff have told The Courier-Mail they are bitterly disappointed to see the end of ship repairing in Brisbane.

Source: http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/jobs-to-go-as-historic-brisbane-shipyard-faces-closure-next-month/story-fnihsps3-1226975184855?nk=7dbf0114f5c07fbdade740b6ce6b9445

Jobs to go as historic Brisbane shipyard faces closure next month

 

Rhian Deutrom

The Courier-Mail ,July 02, 2014 2:36PM

 

AN historic ship repair company has announced it will close its Brisbane shipyard next month.

 

Representatives from Forgacs Cairncross Dockyard in Brisbane broke the news to 25 permanent staff today at the shipyard.

 

The companies’ maritime arm specialises in ship repair and maintenance work from naval vessels and cruise liners to ferries and tug boats.

 

Member for Griffith Terri Butler tweeted the announcement was a “sad end for a significant site”.

 

While 25 workers have lost their jobs, 200 people hired for dockyard maintenance will be indirectly effected by the closure.

 

Staff have told The Courier-Mail they are bitterly disappointed to see the end of ship repairing in Brisbane.

 

Source: http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/jobs-to-go-as-historic-brisbane-shipyard-faces-closure-next-month/story-fnihsps3-1226975184855?nk=7dbf0114f5c07fbdade740b6ce6b9445

A shame for all those concerned. Hope they are compensated adequately.:)

That is sad news.

Are there other alternatives in Brisbane for repairs?