Construction works to deliver a $9.2 million dollar upgrade to the Corowa Saleyards continues to make great progress.
In October 2020, Member for Albury Justin Clancy announced a $9.2 million dollar funding commitment which will see significant infrastructure upgrades and the installation of new technology at the Corowa Saleyards.
This multi facet project will expand the Corowa Saleyards Precinct, improve facilities, improve animal welfare and teach young people practical skills.
A new roof is currently being built over the existing facility to protect stock, staff and visitors from extreme weather conditions while a new water catchment system, upgraded lighting system and solar power installation which will help reduce costs is also making great progress.
The project includes the construction of a new multi-purpose learning centre in a partnership with NSW Tafe, which will provide young people with the opportunity to learn practical skills that will help them find a job in the agriculture sector.
Federation Council Mayor, Cr Pat Bourke said it was fantastic to hear of the progress and that it is great to see the upgrade project literally coming to life.
"The roof construction is well underway with all steel columns now in place and roof sheeting underway," Mayor Bourke said.
"Roof works are expected to be completed by the end of March 2023. The new truck wash is in the process of being commissioned and the old truck wash decommissioned to allow for the construction of the new carpark and site entry. Contractors will soon commence works onsite for the construction of the new multi-purpose building."
The three main construction tenders have now all been awarded by Council being:
MKM Constructions - roofing, lighting and solar $4,771,365.
AP Delaney - civil works including site entry, circulation road, carpark, stormwater basin, truck wash $2,033,735.
Connelly Construction Services - new administration building $2,461,808.
Council's project team said they are hoping for favourable weather conditions to allow the project to be completed by November 2023.
Mayor Bourke said the delivery of this precinct upgrade will not only improve the Saleyards facility, but will go a long way in supporting the resilience of our local economy and wider agricultural trading market.
"We are so grateful to the NSW State Government, including our local Member Justin Clancy for his hard work in supporting this incredible project," he said.
"I'd also like to pay special thanks to our Councillors on the Saleyards Committee, and all Councillors and Council staff, along with our agents and other stakeholder representatives on the Saleyards committee who are really driving this project, enabling it to come to fruition."
