Printing Industries’s Brisbane office re-opened today following its Wednesday closure as flood waters began to threaten the Newmarket location
Office staff along with staff of the ground floor tenants Media Super and the Creative Skills Council worked from home after moving furniture and equipment up to Printing Industries’ first floor offices in expectation of a 1.5 metre ground floor inundation on Thursday.
McLary said he was “more than happy” when the threatened flood waters failed to reach the projected peak.
He says, “Fortunately the predominantly outer Brisbane industrial location for most businesses appears to have saved most from any major damage, but there are a number of members that have experienced inundation who we will work closely with to assist them to get their businesses back operating.
“There are also a small number of companies that we have not been able to make contact with which is causing us much concern.”
McLary continued that residential areas were hardest hit which may cause some short-term staffing issues for members. Printing Industries will be providing advice to individual companies on how best to manage these issues as they arise in what are difficult circumstances.
Philip Andersen, CEO of Printing Industries said both the Brisbane and Sydney offices stood ready to assist members affected by the floods in Queensland and Northern NSW.
Andersen said, “A critical period has been reached and while the result may not have been as devastating as it could have been today, there is still a long way to go with many areas in Queensland and NSW still under flood threat and the inevitable challenges posed by the damage to transport and infrastructure.
“Businesses can rebuild, but the human cost will continue to mount for some time. This will be a challenge for all of us to work on both within businesses and in our dealings with individuals.”
Andersen encouraged everyone with the means to make a donation to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal to do so by phone on 1800 219 028, via any bank or using the options provided via the Queensland Government website: www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html
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