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South Burnett councillor Terry Fleischfresser, Linchon Hawks (Swickers) and Karen Miller (Sarina Russo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 30, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

The devastating Swickers fire could have a positive side for South Burnett businesses, with multiple opportunities possible during the rebuilding process.<\/p>\n

This was the good news from Swickers General Manager Linchon Hawks when he spoke to local businesspeople at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual general meeting held on Monday night.<\/p>\n

The KCCI gathering was hosted by Josh Gadischke at his Proteco complex in William Street, Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

Mr Hawks said a contractor, Watpac, has been appointed for the rebuilding project, and design work had started.<\/p>\n

He said his personal assistant at the plant, Jenny Kneller, was now putting together a list of local contractors that were interested in supplying goods and services to Swickers during the rebuilding process.<\/p>\n

These services could be as varied as providing accommodation or even entertainment.<\/p>\n

Mr Hawks said businesses that were interested in joining the list should contact Jenny by email<\/a><\/strong> or on 0409-875-319.<\/p>\n

He said Swickers had 24 months to get the building back up, but hopefully it would be quicker than that.<\/p>\n

Mr Hawks said there had been some “hurdles” to overcome with the opening of the temporary boning room at Wulkuraka “but it’s keeping people employed and they’re our biggest asset”.<\/p>\n

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South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell chaired the meeting for the election of officers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After serving two terms, president Tim Harris did not re-stand for election.<\/p>\n

Rob Fitz-Herbert, from TAFE South-West, was elected president unopposed.<\/p>\n

Other positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n