Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has today released The Economic Contribution of the Cement Concrete and Aggregates Industry in Australia, highlighting the important role Tasmania's heavy construction materials industry plays in supporting the state's infrastructure, housing and regional growth.
The report shows that in FY24/25 the industry contributed $338.7 million to Tasmania's Gross State Product and supported 1,652 jobs across the state.
While smaller in scale than mainland markets, Tasmania's cement, concrete and aggregates sector underpins essential road, port, housing and renewable energy projects that support economic development, tourism and regional connectivity.
The state is progressing upgrades to critical infrastructure, including port and freight facilities, road improvements and renewable energy developments, alongside housing initiatives aimed at strengthening regional communities.
CCAA CEO Michael Kilgariff said delivering Tasmania's infrastructure and housing commitments will depend on secure and sustained supply of heavy construction materials.
"If construction materials supply is disrupted, whether through global shocks, fuel constraints or planning bottlenecks, the impacts are clear: delayed projects, rising costs and increased pressure on housing affordability," Mr Kilgariff said.
"Road upgrades, port expansions, housing developments and renewable energy projects across Tasmania all rely on consistent supply of cement, concrete and aggregates.
"In a state where connectivity and resilience are critical, reliable access to construction materials is fundamental to keeping projects on schedule and supporting regional growth."
The report highlights that Tasmania's infrastructure upgrades, particularly in marine and transport settings, require durable, high-quality materials suited to challenging environmental conditions.
Mr Kilgariff said protecting local quarry resources and maintaining efficient freight connections will be essential to sustaining Tasmania's build program.
"These materials are fundamental to supporting Tasmania's regional development and economic resilience," he said.
"When governments invest in roads, ports, housing and renewables, they must also ensure the upstream supply chains that enable construction are properly supported."
"Recognising heavy construction materials as essential enabling infrastructure will be key to Tasmania's long-term growth and connectivity."
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About CCAA CCAA is the voice of Australia's heavy construction materials industry, an industry that contributes $20.7 billion to GDP and supports 112,970 jobs nationwide. CCAA members produce most of Australia's cement, concrete and aggregates, which are essential to the nation's building and construction sectors.
