Kimbe Meat Co,
Proposed Micro-Abattoir

GRABBEN GULLEN | NSW

PROJECTS

Kimbe Farm

Holding Ground is supporting a fourth-generation family farm business, as it explores a proposed micro-abattoir at Grabben Gullen, in the Upper Lachlan region of NSW. The project is currently in the planning and consultation phase.

The proposed facility would give regional producers greater access to local processing — reducing the distance and cost involved in getting livestock to an abattoir, and supporting more direct, paddock-to-plate supply chains for the region.

As part of this process, we hosted a community information session to share details of the proposal, answer questions, and hear feedback from local producers and residents. Materials from that session — including the presentation and key points raised — are available on request for local producers and landholders.

We’re currently running a Producer Survey to better understand locals’ needs and potential use of the facility. This will help inform the final design. Please use the link below to access the survey.

We'll continue to update this page as the project progresses through planning and consultation.

PRODUCER SURVEY

Project Schedule

  • Feasibility Analysis

    Feasibility Analysis

    Model throughput scenarios against capital and operating costs to determine project feasibility.

  • Site Assessment

    Site Assessment

    Undertake a detailed property analysis to determine optimal site location, services and design considerations.

  • Concept Design

    Concept Design

    Prepare a Concept Design for the facility based on site constraints and throughput modelling.

  • Community Consultation

    Community Consultation

    Facilitate a community forum and Producer Survey to understand local producer needs and surface any potential concerns.

  • Final Design Proposal

    Final Design Proposal

    Finalise a detailed facility design and business proposal based on qualified local demand.

  • Pre-DA Meeting

    Pre-DA Meeting

    Coordinate a pre-DA meeting with Council to present proposal and address key assessment criteria.

  • DA Submission

    DA Submission

    Prepare and submit final Development Application.

  • Build & Operation

    Build & Operation

    Pending development approval, complete facility build and commence operation.

  • "This proposal would reduce travel distance for stock and enable us to direct-market our meat to domestic customers"

    —Local Producer

  • "We could process all of our own cattle and sell direct under our own brand and regenerative practices."

    —Local Producer

  • "It would create less stress on stock travelling shorter distances."

    —Local Producer