FASTER delivery speeds and better access to export markets is the impetus behind a $4 million upgrade of the GrainFlow site at West Wyalong.
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The site, with a 210,000 tonne capacity, is owned by Cargill AWB and is one of the largest receival depots in Southern NSW.
AWB farm marketer, Darren Patterson from Wagga said the site had been at West Wyalong for 12 years and the capital works were about improving the overall efficiency.
Additional testing lanes, which double the speed of delivery and state-of-the-art bunker systems allow for fast turnaround times.
"This is about improving the level of service to the growers," Mr Patteron said.
Despite the major upgrade Mr Patterson said he wasn't expecting a bumper crop to be delivered this year.
He said the seasonal conditions had dried off and many crops were affected by frost.
The first trucks are expected to roll into the site later this month and the facility can cater for wheat, barley, malt barley, and canola.
"West Wyalong is a significant grain-growing region in southern NSW and location wise we are able to send grain out by train to Port Kembler with a short turnaround time," Mr Patterson said.
Capital upgrades to the West Wyalong GrainFlow site include:
* An additional double sided sample stand allowing for quicker sampling resulting in faster truck turnaround times and safer handling due to less congestion.
*Additional permanent receival grid and open belt conveyor system.
* Bunker upgrades allowing for better receival and out turn capability (quick recovery time from rain events) and the ability to take multiple wheat, barley and canola segregation.