“Our new facility represents a significant moment in our company’s history,” managing director Peter Greenham said.
“We are proud to build a new state-of-the-art facility at the site where our journey began 30 years ago and leverage the latest technology to produce exceptional beef for consumers worldwide.”
During the next few months, the site will focus on refining processes and systems, reaching a capacity of 700 cattle a day by Christmas and building to its full capacity of 1050 cattle per day by May 2024.
“As we expand our operations at our new facility, we will continue to run both shifts at Tongala’s existing hot boning facility to meet the requirements of our suppliers of cows and bulls,” Mr Greenham said.
“Tongala will continue its usual business until our new plant achieves sufficient production capacity to cater to our farmers’ demands.”
The facility’s design focuses on animal welfare, safety and zero-waste carcase use.
A solar power system and cogeneration will provide 70 per cent of the plant’s energy needs, and upgraded water recycling capabilities will reduce water consumption by up to 30 per cent.
“Our investment in the Tongala facility will see us here for another 30 years and continue our commitment to our employees, local farmers and the community,” Mr Greenham said.
The development was supported by the Victorian and federal governments and is expected to create more than 230 jobs once operating at full capacity.
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