$1.5M for eco poo power trial at Ravensworth

Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole pictured onsite with Ron Harris of Ravensworth Feedlot (left) and John Barraclough from UAG Bio Nutrients.

State funding totalling $1.5 has been awarded to UAG in partnership with Ravensworth Feedlot.

The funding will go towards the development of a UAG bionutrients site at the Ravensworth Feedlot.

Using the principals of the circular economy, the UAG biodigester will utilise the waste (manure) from the feedlot to generate clean energy and organic fertiliser.

The onsite trial will take the process to an industrial level.

The funding was announced last Wednesday by Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole during his visit to Hay.

Mr Toole said the NSW Government was committed to co-funding regional projects and businesses to speed up or expand operations, enable emerging industries, and help interstate and international businesses relocate their operations to regional NSW.

“There have been three successful applicants in Murray worth more than $2 million,” he said.

“This will see more than 100 local jobs created at Unsurpassed Australian Grown Bio Nutrients in Hay, Scentral Flavors and Fragrance in Moama and The Vinegar Factory in Yenda.

“The Regional Job Creation Fund continues to attract new investment from businesses and enables economic recovery across agriculture and manufacturing industries and ensure they continue to thrive now and into the future.

“The projects to be delivered under Round Two are prime examples of what the Regional Job Creation Fund was designed to deliver, and I’m thrilled to support these companies in expanding operations and creating new jobs that will support economic growth in our regions.”