It seems a $60,000 ramp is all that stands between live exporters and a Port Alma market, but they hope within three months they'll be up and running.
On Thursday Queensland Senator Matt Canavan, along with Member for Keppel Bruce Young, voiced his approval of the plans for a commercial export facility, highlighting the need for more markets so farmers can get better returns.
Mr Young said minimal work needed to be done to get Port Alma ready.
They're looking at earthworks and roadworks that may be required, but the main things that need to be done are implementing a procedure to clean any mess and a ramp, estimated at $60,000.
Teys Australia, a major employer in the area, previously expressed concerns about job losses at their abattoir if cattle were sent overseas to be killed.
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