An $82 million state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility that will source product locally has become the first new business to officially open its doors in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct.
The Masterpet facility has created 60 local jobs, with opportunities for the business to expand further to meet future demand.
The 12,800 square metre Pet Care Kitchen uses the latest technology and locally sourced ingredients to produce premium Black Hawk kibble in house for the first time.
Work on the game changing Northern Gateway Precinct is also kicking off, which will connect the Parkes Special Activation Precinct to the town centre and the Newell Highway and create hundreds of jobs during construction. The Stevens Group will invest $18 million to develop the project.
The 20-hectare Northern Gateway will include a new highway service centre, as well as a future commercial and business park.
Stage 1 of the Northern Gateway development is set to coincide with the completion of the Parkes Bypass in late 2024 and will include site infrastructure work, such as roads, water, sewer and other utilities.