Friday, March 29, 2024

Masterton Saleyards to be upgraded

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The Masterton Saleyards are getting an upgrade after not being used since the first covid-19 lockdown.
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Co-owners PGG Wrightson and Carrfields Livestock Limited felt it was time to assess the future of the long-standing Wairarapa livestock selling centre.

Having considered all the options, they have agreed to a capital investment to right-size and upgrade the sale yards.

PGW general manager livestock Peter Newbold and Carrfields general manager livestock Donald Baines said “this recognises the importance of the selling centre to the farmers in Wairarapa and we’re pleased to announce this upgrade.”

The upgrade will include installing a new effluent and storm water system that will meet consent requirements, plus an upgrade of the selling centre rostrum and associated walkways. 

Given lower overall stock numbers being sold through the yards, areas no longer required will be demolished, but there will still be more than enough capacity to meet demands in the foreseeable future.

Work commenced at the sale yards in early December and all things going to plan sheep sales should commence early in the new year.

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