A $550+ MILLION NEXT-GENERATION PROTEIN FOOD PARK PROJECT LINEAR SPINE
Project Linear Spine – Hamilton Food Park, Australia’s Next-Generation Integrated Protein Infrastructure Platform. Project Linear Spine – Hamilton Food Park is Terra Firma Equity Limited’s flagship infrastructure development and the foundation of its vertically integrated national protein platform.​
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A Tier-1, multi-species processing and export precinct designed to deliver industrial-scale efficiency, supply chain integration, and long-term strategic capability across Australia’s protein industry. Located on an 82.15-hectare freehold industrial landholding in Victoria’s Western District, the project represents a new benchmark in integrated processing, advanced manufacturing, and export-ready infrastructure.
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Future Generations: Experience the vision of Australia’s next-generation protein infrastructure platform. Project Linear Spine is designed to reshape how protein is processed, manufactured, and exported — at scale, with precision, and with long-term strategic intent.
THE 400-METRE LINEAR SPINE
Structural & Operational Significance
The 400-metre Linear Spine is the core operating framework of the facility, designed to deliver continuous, high-efficiency production at scale.
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End-to-End Integration
Extending from livestock receival (lairage) through to final load-out, the spine enables a fully integrated, linear production flow across all processing stages.
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Automated Product Flow.
Advanced automation minimises manual handling, with cartons moving seamlessly through processing, packing, storage, and dispatch within a near-touchless operating environment.
Centralised Logistics
A multi-storey automated logistics and packaging facility is integrated within the spine, providing high-density, temperature-controlled storage for up to 40,000 cartons and supporting rapid, export-ready distribution.
STRUCTURAL & OPERATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
The 400-metre Linear Spine is the core operating framework of the facility, designed to deliver continuous, high-efficiency production at scale.
End-to-End Integration
Extending from livestock receival (lairage) through to final load-out, the spine enables a fully integrated, linear production flow across all processing stages.
Automated Product Flow
Advanced automation minimises manual handling, with cartons moving seamlessly through processing, packing, storage, and dispatch within a near-touchless operating environment.
Centralised Logistics
A multi-storey automated logistics and packaging facility is integrated within the spine, providing high-density, temperature-controlled storage for up to 40,000 cartons and supporting rapid, export-ready distribution.
CIRCULAR WASTE-TO-ENERGY & RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM
Circular Waste-to-Energy & Resource Recovery
Within the 82.15-hectare Project Linear Spine, the facility is designed as a closed-loop system, capturing and repurposing water, energy, and operational by-products to reduce
environmental impact and improve efficiency.
Water Treatment & Reuse
All processed water is captured, treated, and reused across the site.
Stormwater is also collected and recycled, supporting a more self-sufficient and
resilient water system.
Waste-to-Energy (Biogas)
Organic waste is converted into renewable biogas through anaerobic digestion.
This energy is redirected back into operations, reducing reliance on traditional fuel sources.
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Energy Efficiency
Heat recovery and advanced processing systems are designed to lower energy use and improve performance.
Together, these initiatives support a long-term pathway toward energy self-sufficiency.
BUILT FOR INDUSTRIAL SCALE
Hamilton Food Park is designed for industrial scale, operating at Tier-1 capacity to support Australia's growing domestic processing and export needs. Once completed, it will deliver around 1,200 head of beef and up to 15,000 small stock daily, featuring integrated value-added manufacturing, export-ready packaging, and advanced cold-chain logistics.
This state-of-the-art facility is not just about production; it's built for national-scale capability and long-term expansion, ensuring a robust infrastructure for the future of the industry.
CORE FACILITIES | INTEGRATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT INFRASTRUCTURE
Hamilton Food Park is a next-generation, integrated industrial platform that brings together livestock procurement, primary processing, fabrication, value-added manufacturing, cold-chain logistics, and export distribution within a single unified system.
Designed as a single-stage operating model, the platform enhances throughput, strengthens traceability, and delivers greater operational control across the entire supply chain.
Built to serve both domestic demand and global export markets, Hamilton Food Park establishes a high-efficiency, end-to-end infrastructure platform that supports long-term supply chain resilience and sets a new benchmark for reliability and performance in the protein industry.
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE IN PROCESSING
Project Linear Spine embodies a dedication to engineering excellence in industrial processing.
It's a high-performance environment that features a linear configuration that enhances spatial efficiency and optimizes production flow, with seamless movement through each processing stage.
A strategic approach improves product handling and workflow discipline while promoting stronger compliance outcomes and superior hygiene control, ultimately creating a more efficient manufacturing environment for both primary and secondary operations.
SMART INTELLIGENT INTEGRATION
The Project Linear Spine is a pioneering initiative that aims to revolutionize industrial operations through the integration of intelligent infrastructure systems.
By enhancing operational visibility and performance monitoring, it coordinates various aspects of plant operations, including utilities management and product movement.
Designed as a future-ready industrial platform, it adheres to the evolving standards of modern manufacturing. Terra Firma is dedicated to creating meticulous infrastructure that is adaptable to the needs of the future in industrial protein manufacturing.
Automation & Digital Integration in Industry 4.0.
Project Linear Spine, where we embrace the future of Industry 4.0 through innovative automation and digital. Our goal is to transform facility environments by seamlessly merging automation, monitoring, and operational intelligence.
This cutting-edge platform enhances throughput, traceability, food safety, and workflow efficiency, all backed by real-time operational visibility. At Terra Firma, we are committed to a scalable infrastructure that ensures exceptional performance, quality assurance, and export-ready manufacturing results.
Experience the strategic advantage of our prime location at 8525 Henty Highway,, nestled in Victoria’s Western District—one of Australia’s most productive livestock regions. Our site offers unparalleled access to high-volume cattle and smallstock supply, established standards, and vital regional producer networks.
With strong arterial road connectivity to key freight corridors, the Port of Portland, and broader Victorian logistics infrastructure, we ensure operational efficiency and long-term relevance in Australia’s protein supply chain.
Join us in the potential of this thriving agricultural hub.
Economic Impact | Jobs, Regional Growth & National Value
The Linear Spine project is set to significantly impact Victoria's economy through its transformative industrial development.
By creating over 2,000 direct jobs in processing, manufacturing and logistics, this initiative will also generate a range of indirect employment in livestock production and freight services.
The project aims to enhance local processing capabilities while empowering regional producers, thus laying the groundwork for a prosperous future in Victoria’s Western District.
INDUSTRY TRANSITION
Project Linear Spine is set to revolutionize the Australian protein sector as it moves towards enhanced domestic processing, boxed meat exports, and value-added production. This initiative aims to bolster sovereign processing capabilities, optimize value capture throughout the supply chain, and elevate Australia’s standing in premium global protein markets.
As a long-term infrastructure solution, it addresses evolving market conditions and export opportunities, ensuring that Australia remains competitive with integrated, large-scale processing capabilities. Through this, we are committed to supporting the next phase of growth for our industry.
Forged from the land and built for the future