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Lockhart welcomes approval for Fane Valley Oat Milling Facility

Carla Lockhart MP • February 7, 2023

DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart has welcomed approval received by Fane Valley to build a new state-of-the-art Oat Milling Facility at Mandeville Industrial Estate, Craigavon.

Speaking, Carla Lockhart said:

 

“I am absolutely delighted that Fane Valley has secured full planning permission for new state-of-the-art Oat Milling Facility at Mandeville Industrial Estate, Craigavon. Working alongside Fane Valley is always an easy process, and again I am glad to have helped the company reach this important stage in the process.

 

This significant investment is another example of how leading companies in Northern Ireland see this area as a prime place for investment, and for creating employment opportunities. This exciting development will create 30 new skilled jobs in milling, engineering, product development and R&D, as well as opportunities for our construction sector. That is very good news for our local workforce.

 

Fane Valley is to be commended for their commitment to this area, and I look forward to them pressing ahead to construction and then the operation of this new Milling facility at Craigavon.”

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