TAMWORTH Regional Council has asked businesses to put forward two options for the demolition of the old saleyard site, to assess if it’s financially viable to auction off leftover materials to local farmers.
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Deputy mayor Russell Webb chaired the saleyard users’ group during the transition to the new facility.
He said a number of users expressed interest in buying gates, panels, fences and other items from the old saleyard once it had been dismantled.
Councillors decided businesses tendering for the contract needed to provide two quotes: one to demolish the site and retain the salvage rights of on-site materials, and another quote to demolish the site and offer the materials up for sale by public auction.
Tamworth mayor Col Murray said the council was aware of the interest from local farmers and businesses, and that the matter would be addressed in the tender process.
“We know there are items in the yards that are of interest to people and we want to ensure that it is cost-effective to provide these items for sale,” Cr Murray said.
“Other costs, including waste removal to landfill and disconnection of services, will also be considered.”
While there was no formal commitment to the user groups, Cr Webb said the council had to clearly show what each option would cost.
“At the end of the day the price difference may be too much [to auction items off], but we need both options to properly decide,” he said.
“We need to try to meet needs of interested parties and at the same time do it without financially disadvantaging the rest of the community.”
