Robert Celt
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FAR North Queensland could become the medicinal cannabis capital of Australia under a multimillion-dollar medical-grade facility proposed for the Tablelands.
Developers Shane Garozzo and Joe Trimarchi will today meet with the state Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson and Health Minister Cameron Dick's chief adviser in Brisbane to pitch their Trimpex Medicinal Cannabis project and discuss state legislation.
Mr Garozzo, a Mareeba rural development consultant, and third-generation Atherton cane farmer Mr Trimarchi believe the Tablelands' "friable (easily crumbled) and notoriously bountiful" red soils are ideal for growing cannabis.
Added to this are the area's climate and low exposure to cyclones.
They have partnered with two major Australian universities and will seek to apply for permits under historic legislation passed by the Federal Government last month to legalise the cultivation, production and prescription of medicinal cannabis.
"This project will allow Trimpex to positively effect communities of North Queensland," Mr Garozzo said.
"We can make a real difference in the lives of sick people while employing many people directly and indirectly in the Atherton Tablelands.
"The inherent monetary and medical values of this new industry will allow Trimpex to plan a new specialist medical centre and make way for a university node within Atherton."
The project is proposed for an 87ha site opposite Mr Trimarchi's farm at Atherton and will be built over two stages, the first having manufacturing, packaging, research and development, and growing facilities.
Mr Garozzo said regulations around the cultivation of medicinal cannabis would determine growing methods and quantity.
He is confident Trimpex's "root to shelf" business model satisfies federal laws and draft state legislation, with major investors waiting "in the wings" for licences and permits to be issued.
"The project is planned and undergoing tweaking to meet newly recognised development opportunities," he said.
Trimpex is one of a number of proposals put to Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch, who championed the medicinal cannabis laws.
He said an advisory council would soon be established to design the regulatory framework over the next six months.
"It's very important we get it right, we don't want to impact on other industries, such as the poppy industry," he said.
"It will open up a lot more opportunities in relation to the export of medical cannabis."
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Medical Marijuana Superfarm On Far North Queensland's Radar
Author: Kimberley Vlasic
Contact: The Cairns Post
Photo Credit: Stewart McLean
Website: The Cairns Post
Developers Shane Garozzo and Joe Trimarchi will today meet with the state Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson and Health Minister Cameron Dick's chief adviser in Brisbane to pitch their Trimpex Medicinal Cannabis project and discuss state legislation.
Mr Garozzo, a Mareeba rural development consultant, and third-generation Atherton cane farmer Mr Trimarchi believe the Tablelands' "friable (easily crumbled) and notoriously bountiful" red soils are ideal for growing cannabis.
Added to this are the area's climate and low exposure to cyclones.
They have partnered with two major Australian universities and will seek to apply for permits under historic legislation passed by the Federal Government last month to legalise the cultivation, production and prescription of medicinal cannabis.
"This project will allow Trimpex to positively effect communities of North Queensland," Mr Garozzo said.
"We can make a real difference in the lives of sick people while employing many people directly and indirectly in the Atherton Tablelands.
"The inherent monetary and medical values of this new industry will allow Trimpex to plan a new specialist medical centre and make way for a university node within Atherton."
The project is proposed for an 87ha site opposite Mr Trimarchi's farm at Atherton and will be built over two stages, the first having manufacturing, packaging, research and development, and growing facilities.
Mr Garozzo said regulations around the cultivation of medicinal cannabis would determine growing methods and quantity.
He is confident Trimpex's "root to shelf" business model satisfies federal laws and draft state legislation, with major investors waiting "in the wings" for licences and permits to be issued.
"The project is planned and undergoing tweaking to meet newly recognised development opportunities," he said.
Trimpex is one of a number of proposals put to Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch, who championed the medicinal cannabis laws.
He said an advisory council would soon be established to design the regulatory framework over the next six months.
"It's very important we get it right, we don't want to impact on other industries, such as the poppy industry," he said.
"It will open up a lot more opportunities in relation to the export of medical cannabis."
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Medical Marijuana Superfarm On Far North Queensland's Radar
Author: Kimberley Vlasic
Contact: The Cairns Post
Photo Credit: Stewart McLean
Website: The Cairns Post
