Horsham Rural City Council has welcomed an international food company's decision to base its new manufacturing plant at Dooen's Wimmera Agriculture and Logistics Hub (WAL Hub).
Farm Frites, established in 2016 specialises, in frozen potato products. It supplies many takeaways, pubs, clubs, and quick service restaurants including KFC and Hungry Jacks.
It proposes to build a 24-hour production facility at the WAL Hub due to its central location to potato growing areas of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia along with connections to rail and road networks.
Mayor Cr Ian Ross said the $425 million investment would create 250 jobs for local workers.
"Farm Frites' decision to invest in Dooen follows a nationwide search and highlights the region's proud agricultural history and excellent connections to road and rail," he said.
"We are excited to welcome the Farm Frites proposal to our community and look forward to the positive impact this investment will have on our local economy and job market.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for Horsham and the Wimmera region," Cr Ross said.
The project is subject to planning and environmental approvals from the State Government, Council and the Environment Protection Authority.
