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The redevelopment of the Yea saleyards will receive a $400,000 boost if the Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition is elected to government this month.
Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh made the announcement in Seymour today with The Nationals candidate for Seymour Anthony Rolando and Liberal candidate for Seymour Cindy McLeish.
Mr Walsh said the funding would assist with the construction of a new roof over the saleyards, a new canteen and a meeting room.
“The Coalition’s $400,000 commitment to the staged upgrade of the Yea saleyards will provide the region with an all-weather facility,” Mr Walsh said.
“This upgrade is essential to support the area’s vibrant livestock industry, especially now that the Alexandra saleyards are to be closed and Mansfield will hold its last sale in January.
“When complete the saleyards will employ technology to capture water from the roof and recycle it to wash trucks, and it will include improved amenities for staff, agents, buyers and vendors.”
Mr Walsh said the saleyards, which are located on Flat Lead Lane off the Yea-Whittlesea Road, have a capacity of 3000 weaners or 2500 grown cattle.
“The upgrade will enable 23 sales per year with a throughput of about 34,000 cattle valued at over $19 million,” Mr Walsh said
“The roofing will provide shelter in winter and shade in summer while the upgrades will improve the health of animals.
“It will also enable council to improve truck access and occupational health and safety issues,” Mr Walsh said.
The Nationals candidate for Seymour Anthony Rolando said the additional investment would deliver a 21st century facility to Yea.
“The Coalition’s commitment to refurbished Yea saleyards will generate economic activity in the region and provide more jobs to help retain young people in the area,” Mr Rolando said.
“It will deliver a modern and up-to-date facility that will secure Yea’s status as a major livestock hub.”
Liberal candidate for Seymour Cindy McLeish said the saleyards would benefit the community, livestock and the environment.
“A Coalition Government will ensure Yea gets a fair share of funding to secure the future of this important project,” Ms McLeish said.