An Agricentre has been proposed for the historic Killafaddy saleyards continue to operate while being further developed as a retail centre in studies in agriculture,law and the environment.
Launceston City Council Aldermen requested a report on Killafaddy saleyards to clarify
where and how the saleyards fit into the culture of Launceston Life.
The Launceston Recycling Project would be interested in operating as part of the environmental section of the proposed agricentre.
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This new phase of the Killafaddy Sale yards has the potential to match the prestige value of the renewed Inveresk Railyards and educational excellence of the Australian Maritime College
The Agricentre proposal has been submitted for discussion by the Economic Advisory Group and the full Council.
The proposal is for the working Killafaddy Sale yards to be enhanced with new features including
A Farm Retail Showcase
A Tasmanian Farm Pioneers Exhibition Centre
a Launceston and Regional Landcare Project base
plus upgraded livestock sales areas to reflect modern methods,while retaining heritage values
For further information or to communicate your support for this project contact Terence Seymour on 0409 414 562
The new agricentre would complement the annual rural promotions Agfest and the Royal Launceston Show.
During the Royal Launceston Show and Agfest working displays,tours and exhibitions could be organised with a shuttle service between the sites
