In 2021 the Commission secured $2.5 million in State Government funding as a co-contribution to the upgrade and sealing of 7.5km of Koojan West Road, 1.6km of Boundary Road and the Bindoon-Moora Road and Koojan West Road Intersection to enable RAV4 (27.5 metre road train) vehicle access to the Koojan Downs cattle feedlot.
Koojan Downs represents a significant private sector investment to develop the north-south WA beef supply chain, de-risk and diversify the Rangelands beef industry, reduce reliance on the live export market for northern cattle producers, and ensure consistency of supply for processing operations in the State’s south.
Located in the Central Midlands region of the Wheatbelt, Koojan Downs will be the largest cattle feeding facility of its kind in Western Australia. The road upgrades, located in the Shires of Moora and Dandaragan, will ensure a safe, reliable and efficient transport network for all road users and reduce maintenance costs.
Koojan Downs feedlot is expected to provide significant benefits to the Wheatbelt and State economies by creating jobs, supporting beef production and increasing the value of the local grain and fodder industry. The construction and operation of Koojan Downs aligns with State Government priorities to diversify the regional economy, strengthen supply chains and regional job creation, and the Shire of Moora’s aspirations for an innovative, thriving, and diverse local economy.
