The building that used to house Elders on Market Street in Mudgee, will finally get a new lease of life.
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After sitting vacant for three years, farm machinery company On-Trac Ag has signed the dotted line to lease the property.
Director Warwick Westcott said they have decided to expand their Orange and Bathurst operations into Mudgee, due to a growing demand.
“We selected the spot due to the highway frontage and good exposure. Sydney Road would be potentially better but there’s nothing that would be suitable.
The 5,785sqm property at 215 Market Street, housed Elders until they relocated to Sydney Road.
First National Real Estate leased the property which is described as an “excellent exposure zone B4 mixed use and high quality commercial office space comprising 1230sqm under roof”.
“Mudgee just completes our footprint across the tablelands,” Mr Westcott said.
“We’ve been in business for about 12 years, selling the New Holland range of tractors, farm machinery, hale balers and we’re also New Holland construction dealers.
“What we do in Bathurst is not dissimilar to what we will do in Mudgee, so coming into this region, is not something we’re unfamiliar with.
The business currently employs 22 staff across the two operations, and believe they have found a need in the Mid-Western region.
“It would appear, that Mudgee has been very lacking in people having the ability to fix machinery,” Mr Westcott said.
“Agriculture is on a bit of a high with live stock prices and that’s great to see for our clients.
On-Trac Ag is expected to open at the Market Street location in mid-to-late May.
First National business development manager, Tim Stratton said the property has had interest, but no-one made the commitment until now.
“Perfect tenant for a perfect property. It shows the growth of Mudgee and the confidence in the area.”
On-Trac Ag are currently looking for local workers and encourage suitable applicants to send details to sjames@ontracag.com.au
The Mudgee based First National real estate is also celebrating a win at last month’s ‘General Excellence and Marketing Awards’. The agency won a number of accolades including the Canstar Blue’s ‘Most Satisfied Customers’ award nationally for 2016/17.
