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The Largest Undercover Sheep Selling Complex in the Southern Hemisphere

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Client

Brief/Overview

The Shire of Katanning called tenders for the supply, fabrication and delivery of structural steelwork for the Katanning Regional Saleyards. This includes the preparation of engineering/shop drawings and co-ordination with other trades to gain approvals. Supply and delivery of holding down bolts and reo cages. Supply, fabrication, hot dip galvanising and delivery of structural steelwork in four construction stages over a three month period.

A group of men in suits standing at a sheep selling complex, with two men shaking hands over a commemorative plaque.

Aerial view of a sheep selling complex with a long, rectangular metal roof and loading bays, situated in a semi-rural landscape.

Four lorries with livestock trailers parked in a row at an undercover sheep yards loading facility.

Aerial view of a large sheep selling complex with a wide roof, loading bays, and tarmacked car park, surrounded by rural land and trees.

A large, open-air livestock market with a steel frame roof structure supported by metal columns over a dirt floor.

Aerial view of a sheep selling complex warehouse facility with an attached car park and a fleet of lorries parked along the side.

Challenges

Slope Challenges

The dual‑grade slope required meticulous coordination to ensure proper drainage and a smooth build.

Solution

Efficient Engineering

AUSPAN’s innovative design delivered significant time and cost savings while meeting structural demands.

Massive roof area with 44,000m2 covered
125t of structural steel
Largest sheep selling complex in the Southern Hemisphere.

“Excellent result – totally professional from start to finish. Building the largest undercover sheep selling facility in the southern hemisphere required a steel fabricator of exemplary quality.”

Ernie Menghini

Shire Of Katanning

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The Largest Undercover Sheep Selling Complex in the Southern Hemisphere

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Brief/Overview

Challenges

Slope Challenges

Solution

Efficient Engineering

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The Largest Undercover Sheep Selling Complex in the Southern Hemisphere

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Brief/Overview

Challenges

Slope Challenges

Solution

Efficient Engineering

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