http://www.beefcentral.com/p/news/article/2307
"The Australian Agricultural Co board has approved the commencement of civil works and the appointment of a project manager for its meat processing facility near Darwin in the Northern Territory.
The plant at Livingstone Valley, 50km south of Darwin, will be developed at a total capital cost of around $85 million.
AA Co chairman, Donald McGauchie, said the decision was a significant milestone for the company and a natural next step towards vertical integration, particularly given AA Co’s proximity to the growing Asian markets."
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"Earthworks would take 10-12 weeks to complete, the company said. Tender documents have also been released for drainage concrete, steelwork, insulated panel and specialised equipment.
Facility construction and equipment installation is expected to be complete in the third quarter of next year, with commissioning beginning immediately.
The plant will be built as a hot boning facility with flexibility to incorporate chillers for prime cattle processing when required.
The facility has a design capacity of up to 225,000 head/year, with a proposed throughput of around 200,000 head/year once production levels are achieved.
AA Co says the facility will create 260 direct and a further 530 indirect jobs, including substantial new opportunities for indigenous and female workers in the region. It is forecast to inject $126 million a year into the local economy, will be efficient from a carbon emissions standpoint, and improve animal welfare outcomes."
"The Australian Agricultural Co board has approved the commencement of civil works and the appointment of a project manager for its meat processing facility near Darwin in the Northern Territory.
The plant at Livingstone Valley, 50km south of Darwin, will be developed at a total capital cost of around $85 million.
AA Co chairman, Donald McGauchie, said the decision was a significant milestone for the company and a natural next step towards vertical integration, particularly given AA Co’s proximity to the growing Asian markets."
...
"Earthworks would take 10-12 weeks to complete, the company said. Tender documents have also been released for drainage concrete, steelwork, insulated panel and specialised equipment.
Facility construction and equipment installation is expected to be complete in the third quarter of next year, with commissioning beginning immediately.
The plant will be built as a hot boning facility with flexibility to incorporate chillers for prime cattle processing when required.
The facility has a design capacity of up to 225,000 head/year, with a proposed throughput of around 200,000 head/year once production levels are achieved.
AA Co says the facility will create 260 direct and a further 530 indirect jobs, including substantial new opportunities for indigenous and female workers in the region. It is forecast to inject $126 million a year into the local economy, will be efficient from a carbon emissions standpoint, and improve animal welfare outcomes."