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Treasurer Cameron Dick speaks at the official opening of the Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Wellcamp Airport on Tuesday (Photo: Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

The $17.8 million Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Toowoomba\u2019s Wellcamp Airport – a key part of plans to link local producers to international markets – was officially opened on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Deputy Premier Steven Miles said the Toowoomba Wellcamp Regional Trade Distribution Centre (RTDC) would streamline the paddock-to-freight process for graziers and growers.<\/p>\n

\u201cPremium Queensland fresh food such as beef, fruit and vegetables can now be airfreighted into markets all over the world, faster and fresher than ever before,” Dr Miles said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project has already delivered a fantastic boost for the local businesses in Toowoomba, having supported 170 workers during construction, with more jobs to be created at the facility and throughout the supply chain.”<\/p>\n

Treasurer Cameron Dick said the State Government nurtured the project with a $10 million investment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re driving the next phase of economic growth by unlocking private sector investment, which is the critical element to job creation in the Queensland economy,” the Treasurer said.<\/p>\n

Wagner Corporation chairman John Wagner said the was proud to have worked with the State Government on a world-class facility growing Queensland exports and jobs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe RTDC adds a new dimension to Wellcamp\u2019s existing international freight operations and will bring enormous benefits to local producers and businesses,\u201d Mr Wagner said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe RTDC is regional Queensland\u2019s largest fresh food exporting hub with a gross floor area of 4000 square metres. Included is 1500 square metres of state-of-the-art refrigerated storage, freezer rooms and temperature-controlled transit areas as well as large transit and covered external storage areas.<\/p>\n

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