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Cattle farmers urge Bega Council to stop rezoning 279 hectares near saleyards for 2,200 homes, citing biosecurity risks and economic impact.
Cattle farmers and industry stakeholders on Australia’s South Coast are urging the Bega Valley Shire Council to halt plans to rezone 279 hectares near the Bega saleyards for up to 2,200 homes, warning the move threatens the facility’s future.
With nearby saleyards closed, they say Bega’s site is vital for small-scale producers and the regional economy, contributing an estimated $25 million annually.
Concerns include inadequate 20-meter buffers between housing and livestock operations, raising biosecurity risks like disease transmission and odor issues.
Industry members argue relocation would be costly and impractical, citing existing infrastructure and the lack of viable alternatives.
A petition by the Bega Beef Co-operative supports preserving the saleyards in their current location.
Los ganaderos instan al Consejo de Bega a dejar de reasignar 279 hectáreas cerca de saleyards para 2,200 viviendas, citando riesgos de bioseguridad e impacto económico.