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A special Store Sale at Coolabunia in January attracted a yarding of 1000 head and strong sales … a new Council working group would like to see that sort of roll-up occur more often (Photo: James Bredhauer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Natural Resources portfolio chair Cr Scott Henschen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 17, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coolabunia Saleyards have been losing an average $86,000 a year for the past five years, according to a new report prepared by a South Burnett Regional Council working group.<\/p>\n

Depreciation of the saleyards adds another $30,000 each year to costs, bringing average total outgoings to $116,000.<\/p>\n

The report notes the complex is currently being propped up by stud and specialty cattle sales, and is affected by low stock availability and a small catchment area.<\/p>\n

It also notes that while Council staff are able to deal with day-to-day operational matters, bigger issues which involve strategic or management decisions are outside their scope. <\/strong><\/p>\n

As a result, there has been minimal marketing of the facility to lift throughput.<\/p>\n

The complex also has had ongoing issues with regulation, animal welfare and effluent disposal.<\/p>\n

Dangerous catwalks and problems with escaping livestock were also issues of concern.<\/p>\n

The long-term future of the complex was also clouded due to the steady rise of online cattle sales which pose a threat to traditional saleyards operations nationwide.<\/p>\n

The report observed the SBRC has been reluctant to “share the story” of the saleyards with ratepayers to get their views.<\/p>\n

It also identified several untapped income opportunities at the saleyards, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Using the washdown bay as a weed hygiene facility to create a possible income stream,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Offering the saleyards’ canteen as a future business opportunity to a leaseholder,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Disposal of the vacant 2.5 hectare allotment next to the saleyards, which was previously used for animal disposal, and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Investigating grant funding opportunities to upgrade the facility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The report was prepared by the Coolabunia Saleyards Working Group in early October.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The Working Group’s formation followed the failure of a Council application to the Building Better Regions Fund for grant funding to upgrade the facility, and previous attempts in recent years to lease or sell the saleyards to independent operators.<\/p>\n

          The Working Group – made up of Crs Danita Potter and Scott Henschen and Council officers Mark Watt, Michael Hunter and Denise Whyte – conducted a SWOT analysis to establish the broader issues, priorities and risks associated with the facility.<\/p>\n

          A summary of the analysis and an Action Plan were presented to the Council’s Community Standing Committee meeting last week.<\/p>\n

          The Working Group recommended their report be received, and Council adopt the Action Plan, as amended.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Action Plan activities include reviewing online and automated transaction methods, installing EFTPOS at the saleyards, investigating the reuse of effluent material, and preparing a draft capital expenditure plan for consideration by Council.<\/p>\n

          Others included preparing a revised schedule of fees and charges based on market rates – expected to be introduced in early 2022; considering the inclusion of saleyards benefits in the South Burnett Agriculture Strategy; and reviewing facilities to expand use of the saleyards for specialty and stud cattle sales.<\/p>\n

          They also recommended the group be directed to continue to develop and implement the Action Plan, with updates to Council on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

          Cr Henschen spoke in favour of the recommendations, saying he believed the saleyards were an important asset.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          He thought some upgrades suggested in the Action Plan – if implemented – could see a greater uptake of the facilities by breeders who were avoiding the saleyards right now because of its run-down condition.<\/p>\n

          Cr Henschen also encouraged other councillors to get involved in the Working Group.<\/p>\n

          The motion to accept the recommendations was carried unanimously.<\/p>\n

          * * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          In October, South Burnett Regional Council received $19,992 under Round 5 of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund Community Investments Stream to develop a South Burnett Agriculture Strategy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          This project aims to develop a regional agricultural strategy which will align with the Federal Government’s Ag2030 plan, State-based and other regional strategies to set priorities for 2022-2027.<\/p>\n

          [UPDATED]<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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