An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy.
Global food flavouring company McCormick opened the facility at Palmwoods, which is the production hub for its Gourmet Garden herb and spice range.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Council had supported McCormick Australia through development assistance and commercial growth initiatives.
Mayor Natoli said the upgraded facility was estimated to realise about $27.93 million in total economic impact in the Sunshine Coast region, and create about 90 local jobs, directly and indirectly.
“The facility also supports McCormick’s continued focus on enhancing its sustainable practices, which aligns with being located in one of only five UNESCO biosphere reserves in Australia,” she said.
McCormick Australia Managing Director Paris Golden said the state-of-the-art trade waste treatment facility took seven months to build, with its primary purpose to manage liquid waste generated by manufacturing activities.
Mr Golden said with the ability to process 25-40 cubic metres of wastewater per hour and a 500-kilolitre holding capacity, the advanced system strengthened sustainable and efficient operations, enabling increased output while maintaining environmental and regulatory standards.
“By reducing waste disposal costs and mitigating overflow risks, the facility enhances the brand’s ability to scale and meet growing market demands.”
He said the facility was housed within a 650 square metre building and was complemented by landscaped outdoor areas featuring 731 native plants, designed to enhance the site’s environmental footprint and promote local biodiversity.
McCormick Australia’s operational project manager Tim Cooney said the success of the project was driven by strong collaboration with wastewater treatment system specialists Aerofloat and construction group McNab, and closely supported by Unitywater and the Sunshine Coast Council.
“Together, we have delivered a facility that strengthens our operational capabilities and positions us for long term sustainable growth in the Sunshine Coast region,’ Mr Cooney said.
