All systems go as OneFortyOne unveils Glencoe Nursey’s $8m upgrade

The state’s timber supply will get a major boost as forestry company OneFortyOne launches their redeveloped Glencoe Nursery in the state’s South East.

OneFortyOne's Glencoe nursery celebrated the completion of their $8 million redevelopment at the site's official opening last week. Picture: Supplied,

The state’s forest industry is set to receive a massive boost after the unveiling of an $8m redevelopment of Glencoe nursery in the state’s South East.

The redevelopment will allow the nursery’s operator OneFortyOne to grow an extra four million seedlings per season, significantly bolstering its capacity to meet demand for timber resources across SA.

The Glencoe upgrade has been three years in the making and includes new state-of-the-art handling systems, undercover automated handling lines, irrigation and ergonomic systems, and major infrastructure improvements.

At the official launch last week, board director Angie Davis said innovation and safety were the key drivers behind the redevelopment.

OneFortyOne Nursery Manager Craig Torney, CEO Wendy Norris, Minister for Forest Industries the Hon Clare Scriven MLC, Member forMacKillop Nick McBride celebrating the opening of the revamped Glencoe Nursery. Picture: Supplied

“The Glencoe Nursery has been a cornerstone of the region’s forestry operations for 40 years, growing 7.5 million trees annually to support not only OneFortyOne, but other forest growers in the region,” Ms Davis said.

“Innovation and safety are the key drivers of this redevelopment with a new state of the art undercover handling system that enhances seedling growth while reducing chemical and water use.

“We can now grow an additional four million seedlings per season, significantly bolstering our capacity to meet the demand for timber resources in South Australia and beyond.”

The new state-of-the-art upgrades will help the nursery keep up with industry demands while also improving employee safety and wellbeing.

Ms Davies explained that the new equipment was designed to improve safety and assist the workforce in carrying out their day to day duties.

“The safety and wellbeing of the nursery’s workforce was a major factor in the decision to upgrade the facility, helping enhance the safety of people and making it a better place to work,” she said.

“The infrastructure upgrades are not a replacement for workers but are designed to complement our existing nursery workforce.”

Ms Davies explained that the new equipment was designed to improve safety and assist the workforce in carrying out their day to day duties. Picture: Supplied

South Australian Minister for Forest Industries, the Hon. Clare Scriven was in attendance at the opening and heralded the redevelopments as “significant for the future of the Green Triangle forestry sector”.

“This region is the powerhouse of the Australian forest industry with 140 years of innovation and experience in growing and producing world recognised products,” Ms Scriven said.

The $8m upgrade will increase supply by four million seedlings per season. Picture: Supplied.

“The Glencoe Nursery, which supports both OneFortyOne and other local growers, is at the very heart of a supply chain which sustains multiple major industries, from construction to plantations and logistics, which, in turn, supports the jobs of thousands of South Australians.

“Today, in seeing these new systems in action and streamlining traditional operations, we are seeing the future of our forestry sector – a major economic driver for our state.”