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The flow on effect already appears to be starting. Lots of buzz around about contracts being awarded, quotes requested, employment opportunities for those not directly involved but in allied industries that will be helping to 'build' the project. And this is just from one industry meeting...

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,,25859134-36418,00.html "The development would create 6000 jobs initially and provide an estimated $40bn in federal royalties over 30 years." obviously it depends what article you read.

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2008/s2660434.htm "It is expected to have a spend level of $30 billion for construction and service industries and provide almost $2 billion in royalties." Not much detail here, but it does mention a figure.

http://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/community/townsites/onslow.html This is the link to the council website. You might find some information here. We have friends in Exmouth - perhaps they'd go for a drive for us? Hmmm