It was announced this March that Plains Processors, north of Carman, would be spending $13 million on an expansion, with $2.8 million coming from the federal government's Slaughter Improvement Program. Calvin Vaags, President of Plains Processors, says as the last few months have been busy as they work towards becoming Manitoba's first federally inspected beef slaughtering plant of this capacity.



Vaags was at the RM of Dufferin council meeting Tuesday night as part of a public hearing, and addressed concerns from nearby residents. He points out they have worked with DGH Engineering on the plans for the plant, and have included many green features.



RM of Dufferin Reeve Shawn McCutcheon says he was impressed by the local residents who came to voice their concerns, namely odour.

 

Reeve Shawn McCutcheon (L)  with Calvin Vaags

 

He points out they will take their time discussing the issues before voting on the conditional use permit, and will be in contact with their legal counsel. McCutcheon adds things have happened for the owners fairly quickly in this instance, and notes this growth is really a good news story for the community.

Vaags, who lives in Dugald, shares why Carman is a good location for this major project.



He says if all goes well he estimates construction could begin late this summer, or early fall.