Agribusiness is going to be the next multi-billion dollar industry built by the Territory Labor Government.
Construction of a $15 million state-of-the-art agribusiness facility is well underway at the $44 million Berrimah Farm Science Precinct.
Now over 50 per cent complete, the innovative Science Services Agribusiness facility will be the first of its kind in Northern Australia, boasting high-tech biosecurity laboratories which will be key to advancing our biosecurity defences and operations, and is supporting over 145 local jobs.
Currently, the Northern Territory’s Agribusiness sector is worth $1.3 billion, however that figure is expected to rise to $2 billion by 2030 as this precinct comes online and advancements right across the Agribusiness industry ensue.
Expected to be complete this year , the $15 million project will deliver a modern molecular wing, high level biosecurity laboratories for a range of scientific investigations, office accommodation and field testing facilities.
The new state-of-the-art Science Services Agribusiness facility is expected to attract collaboration with the Australian Government’s Biosecurity group and international scientists further adding to the growth expected in our Agribusiness sector.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries, Mark Monaghan:
“It’s fantastic to see the Science Services Facility begin to take shape and reach the halfway mark in its construction.
“The Territory’s agriculture industry returns more than $1.3 billion a year in combined value to our economy. Growing the agriculture sector is vital to reaching our goal of a $40 billion economy by 2030.
“Our investment in this facility will see our industry have the best facility to make sure we are prepared for biosecurity threats in our region.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure Planning and Logistics Joel Bowden
“The Territory Labor Government supports projects that get Territorians working. This project is part of a $44 million investment into supporting our agriculture sector and provides over 140 Territorians with work during its construction.
“We will continue to invest in projects that support our industries and help grow our economy to $40 billion by 2030.
“The Combined Science Services Building will give the Territory the best scientific facilities in Northern Australia to support our agriculture sector.”
Northern Territory Government
