THE Goulburn Valley Creamery in Kyabram will get a boost with new technology, production capability and six jobs added with support from the $150M Victorian Investment Fund from the State Government.
The expansion includes the installation of new equipment and processing systems to make high-quality dairy products more efficiently, reducing its operating costs and opening new market opportunities.
“We are very appreciative of this key project funding, which will help strengthen our future as we continue our expansion for key markets,” said Chief Executive Officer Goulburn Valley Creamery Mancel Hickey.
Minister for Regional Development Michaela Settle was on hand at the Gouburn Valley Creamery last week for the announcement, which produces fresh, frozen and concentrated dairy products from the Kyabram facility it purchased in 2020. It has since invested millions of dollars to boost the site’s operational capacity.
Labor’s support delivered the fit-out of a larger processing area and upgrades to key equipment and water infrastructure, which boosted the site’s production capacity, improved its sustainability, and increased its workforce.
“Regional Victoria has the people, skills and resources to compete on the world stage. Our job is to back businesses with the confidence to invest, expand and create opportunities close to home,” said Ms Settle.
Northern Victoria is home to more than 700 dairy farm businesses, with milk production reaching 1.58B litres in 2024–25.
The region is part of a powerhouse industry that makes Victoria the nation’s largest dairy-producing and exporting state, representing more than 60 per cent of Australia’s milk production.
The Victorian Investment fund provided support for Tongala Nutrition to improve its northern Victoria operations with sustainable energy systems, new production equipment, and freight and logistics upgrades.
