HUALLEN, AB — Richardson Pioneer has announced plans to construct a new high throughput grain elevator in Huallen, just west of Wembley on Highway 43.
The company says in a release issued Thursday morning that it is “committed to providing grower customers with best in class facilities and services and looks to expand investment in Western Canadian agriculture”.
The new elevator will have 45,000 metric tonnes of storage capacity, which the company says will be capable of loading 150 cars through a loop track design.
Following completion of the elevator, which is projected for the fall of 2021, a retail crop inputs facility will be added to the site and is set to be operational in late 2022, according to the company. It will include a high-speed fertilizer blender and 10,000-square foot AWSA certified warehouse.
“The County of Grande Prairie is one of the most productive regions in Western Canada,” said Tom Hamilton, Senior Vice-President of Agribusiness Operations. “We look forward to building strong partnerships with producers in the area, providing grain marketing expertise and efficient delivery options.”
This announcement follows the recent completion of a high throughput elevator near High Level, an investment Richardson says has significantly expanded shipping capacity in a region historically underserved.
“Richardson is committed to the region” adds Hamilton. “We will continue to expand our network footprint, serve our customers’ diverse needs, and invest in the places our employees and customers call home.”
