By Aaron Cordy
GREENHAM’S Tongala abattoir is now fully operational, with production nearly doubling to more than 1,300 cattle a day, which has allowed them to create 270 new jobs and secure major new contracts, including Woolworths.
Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development Michaela Settle represented Minister for Regional Development Jacyln Symes at Greenham’s Tongala site on Tuesday, October 21, for the opening of the upgraded facility.
“We’re supporting companies like Greenham to expand and employ, backing our regional industries and the surrounding communities that rely upon them,” said Ms Settle.
Greenham’s growth has been made possible by the expansion of its Tongala facility, which was supported by the Government’s investment as part of its ongoing work to attract new investment, create jobs, and improve productivity and competitiveness in regional Victoria.
The Australian-owned company specialises in high-quality, responsibly raised beef and employs more than 1,000 people.
“This expansion means more jobs for the community and a stronger future for the region – with the support of the Victorian Government, we’ve been able to modernise our operations and continue producing high-quality beef for customers here in Australia and around the world,” said Greenham Managing Director Peter Greenham.
The company completed upgrades at Tongala in 2023, with a state-of-the-art technology, a solar-power system and new water recycling capabilities. Now fully operational, the upgraded site is delivering a major boost to regional jobs and the livestock agriculture industry.
Powered by a daily onsite workforce of 500 staff, the Tongala abattoir expansion has helped Greenham enter new international markets and secure contracts with large global retailers, including McDonalds.
The announcement proves Victoria continues to be the country’s largest food and fibre exporter by value, with exports reaching a record high of $20.1B in 2023-24. Driven by companies like Greenham, the beef export market is worth more than $2.5B per year.
