Thread: Last person out of Hobart, turn the lights out.

We missed out a few weeks ago.

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Cadbury ends tours at its Tasmania factory


April 15, 2008 - 9:55AM



After bringing pleasure to chocolate lovers for five decades, a Tasmanian institution has come to an end.
The Cadbury factory at Claremont, north of Hobart, has ceased its popular chocolate-making tours.
Now, visitors to the factory will have to satisfy themselves with a talk provided by guides in the visitor centre.
New health and safety regulations adopted by Cadbury globally meant the Tasmania tours could not continue, the company said in a statement today.
"To comply with increased health and safety standards, and ensure that the high quality of the Cadbury brand is maintained, visitors will no longer have access to the factory," the statement said.
Melbourne-based Cadbury spokeswoman Robyn Newman said the Claremont factory tour had allowed visitors in some instances to come into close contact with machinery.
She said visitors would still have the opportunity to buy chocolate at a discounted price from the visitor centre.
Ms Newman said the company was investigating ways to have a world-class facility at Claremont.
She said the now defunct tours had been running for about 50 years.
The company expects to make a decision about the future of the factory's tourism activities within 12 months.
"To provide a tour facility that meets good manufacturing practice will require significant investment," the statement said.
"Cadbury will continue to investigate ways to provide a safe, world-class visitor experience at Claremont, including working with third parties.
AAP

Cheers
Simon

and thats just how I like it, nice and quiet. On that note, try and get a parking spot in smithton on a sunday up the main street, its often bumper to bumper. People must think the shop are never going to open again

cheers
blaze