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The new multi-million Roma Multi-Purpose Facility (Photo: Roma Saleyards)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 28, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

The $8.6 million upgrades at the Roma Saleyards – the largest beef saleyards in Australia – were officially opened on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

The multi-purpose facility was built with the assistance of Federal, State and local Council funding.<\/p>\n

It also includes an Interpretive Centre designed to attract tourists visiting the region.<\/p>\n

The saleyards first opened in 1969.<\/p>\n

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said more than 11 million head of cattle had passed though the saleyards since than, sold at a value of more than $5 billion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese important upgrades will improve the safety, accessibility and the functionality of this site supporting the region\u2019s agricultural community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said they would also region\u2019s tourism experience by promoting the history and importance of the beef industry in Australia<\/p>\n

Maranoa Mayor Tyson Golder said the project was a fantastic example of what three levels of government could do when they collaborated together.<\/p>\n

The Federal Government committed $3,961,483 under the Building Better Regions Fund; the State Government contributed a further $3,698,983 through its Building our Regions program, and Maranoa Regional Council provided the remaining $956,047.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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