Morgan Sawmill calls SA government rescue package 'unsustainable'

A South Australian sawmill plans to reject a "rescue package" orchestrated by the state government, despite the potential for it to help build 1,000 homes. Key points: State Government says rescue package will help build 1,000 homes and keep sawmill operating Sawmill operator says the package is "unsustainable" and could end the business He says 75 regional jobs on the line if his mill closes Morgan Sawmill, outside of Jamestown, has been staring down the barrel of closure since it was unable to secure more logs from Forestry SA. Minister: Forest is sustainable Mr Basham rejected the assertion that the plan to harvest enough wood from the Bundaleer forest to keep the Morgan Sawmill going for two years was unsustainable. "It is our understanding we can supply Morgan Sawmill with timber from Bundaleer Forest to meet some of their needs," he said.