The abattoir was previously owned by De Quintal Property Holdings, but the company went into administration last year, reportedly still owing employees a considerable amount of money.

When the Tammin abattoir shut its doors at the end of July about 20 employees were left without a job.

De Quintal’s administrators Taylor Woodings Chartered Accountants confirmed that its client’s Tammin property had been sold, and Tammin shire acting chief executive officer Glenn Bone said the abattoir had been purchased by Ernest Davies, and began operations last Wednesday.

He said from meetings with abattoir management, their aim was to process around 700 sheep a week for the domestic market.

“Stock will obviously come from all over the place, but the local employment in particular will be beneficial for the town,” Mr Bone said.

The facility has the capacity to process up to 1200 head of sheep a day.

It is understood the company has already been active in the saleyards, buying sheep at last week’s sale in Midland.