The abattoir at Strathalbyn in SA’s Yankalilla District is set to become operational again with the Fleurieu Community Cooperative to undertake a $3.5 million restoration of the site, with the State Government providing $1.5 million towards the project.
The reopened meat processing facility will allow agricultural producers in the region to have their animals processed and sold to butchers, supermarkets and restaurants, with the project expected to create up 20 on going jobs.
SA Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, David Basham said the reopening of a local meat processing facility will be a big boost for the Fleurieu Peninsula.
“The abattoir at Strathalbyn closed in 2020 and ever since then we have been looking at options for its future,” Minister Basham said.
“By having a local meat processing facility re-open, farmers will have more options to have their produce processed with lower transport costs and the potential to see higher margin local meat products. This will provide an economic boost to the region and importantly support local jobs.
“The project will see the repair and upgrade of existing facilities, invest in new facilities and implement an automated abattoir booking management system to enable operations to commence.”
Member for Hammond Adrian Pederick welcomed the upgrade and restoration of the abattoir.
“To have the Strathalbyn Abattoir reopen will be a boost for local farmers and a boost for local jobs both during the restoration and on-going,” Mr Pederick said.
“This will have a range of benefits including increased meat quality from less transport, lower costs and the potential to create higher value products.”
