In consultation with key stakeholders, detailed design works were completed in late November 2022, to upgrade the Armidale and Guyra saleyards. The project has been funded under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.
The project timelines were impacted by cost escalations to materials and labour increases which required a funding variation increase.
Shay Brennan Constructions Pty Ltd have been the successful recipient of the contract through the tender process, and will complete the works for both Guyra and Armidale Saleyards
The Guyra and Armidale Saleyards upgrade project will provide signigicant infrastructure upgrades and investment into the region. The agricuylture industry provides critical economic value to region, and this 9 million dollar upgrade should allow for increased operationally efficiency at both sites as well as addressing identified safey concerns at both sites. Furthermore, Armidale Regional Council are making meaningful efforts to minimise environmental impacts throughout this project delivery and promote sustainability on a wider network to our community.
The upgrade timeline is now scheduled to commence in July 2024 with a conclusion date to be set for early 2025.
Guyra Saleyards
The project involves the demolition, removal, and disposal of the existing timber sheep yards, followed by the staged construction of new steel sheep yards.
Concurrently, we will upgrade the stock watering system in coordination with the yard construction.
Additionally, there will be an upgrade to the surrounding roads, focusing on the basic elements of the ring road.
Finally, the cattle yard will be relocated to a new position to improve overall site functionality.
Armidale Saleyards
The project will begin with the demolition of the existing sheep yards.
This will be followed by the installation and commissioning of a new solar system to enhance our sustainability efforts.
A wastewater use network will be implemented, along with the construction of bull pens and a sales platform.
We will also install new water tanks and upgrade vehicle parking, albeit on a reduced scope.
Additionally, there will be significant upgrades to the washdown water management system, incorporating water re-use.
Finally, a new office, amenities, and canteen will be constructed to improve the overall facility for staff and visitors.
Previous Updates
Update 17 April 2023
At the meeting with the project team on 21 March 2023, the project manager communicated that the Development Applications forms will soon be lodged for commencing the works.
At the same meeting, the Department of Regional NSW advised that the additional funding application has been reviewed by the funding body. The funding body has come back with some queries and these have been answered in a detailed response by the project A representative of the Department of Regional NSW visited the Armidale and Guyra Saleyards as part of the review of further funding. They were accompanied by a planner from Council with the purpose of them providing guidance on the expected path forward with the upcoming lodgement of the Development Application.
Armidale Regional Council advised they will be carrying out basic road maintenance works to the ring road at Guyra saleyards.
Update - 3 April 2023
An application for funding to complete the entire project has been lodged with the Department of Regional NSW.