09 May AAMIG sign long term lease for Longreach Saleyards
AAMIG have signed a 30-year lease with Longreach Regional Council to operate the Saleyards, to be known as Western Queensland Livestock Exchange (WQLX).
Garry Edwards, MD of AAMIG, said: ‘We’re excited at the prospect of sales recommencing in this strategic location and are confident that we can deliver great results for the region’s livestock industry’. The facility is in a strategic regional location and re-opening operations will have a significant impact on the local economy.
The revival of the Saleyards was identified by Longreach Regional Council as a priority in their Economic Development Strategy.