Baiada to build $600m poultry processing plant in Tamworth
What happened
Baiada is constructing a new $600 million poultry processing plant in Tamworth, located 300km north of Sydney. The facility, which is owned by Baiada, is designed to process 3 million chickens each week. The plant will consist of two lines, each capable of processing 15,000 birds per hour through state-of-the-art chilling and packing systems.
From theguardian.com
Why it matters
The new plant represents a major industrial investment in the region, with the company stating it will support more than 1,000 jobs. Local officials noted that the facility is expected to attract the skilled workers and technicians needed to operate the complex machinery.
The University of New England operates a study centre in the city of Tamworth.
From theguardian.com
Who's involved
- TamworthLocation of the new major industrial facility and processing plant.
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The entities involved
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Tamworth
city in New South Wales, Australia
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University of New England
Australian public university
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