Thursday, January 27, 2011

Multi-million dollar investments to invigorate Los Lagos aquaculture

The Environmental Assessment Committee of the Los Lagos Region have approved numerous projects for US$ 38 million, with the aim of boosting the aquaculture sector in Los Lagos. According to the head of the regional government, Juan Sebastián Montes, these multi-million dollar investments will enable an economic recovery in the area, through the creation of new jobs.

"Another key aspect is that new jobs are not only concentrated in big cities but also in remote locations, such as Cochamó, Quinchao and Quellón, where companies plan to invest heavily in aquaculture," said the official.

The major projects which were approved were:

    * The Piscícola Estero Palpitad Centre, belonging to Trusal, to be located in the town of Chaitén: US$ 1.5 million;
    * The Piscicultura Río Grande Centre, headed by Salmones Maullín, which will be located in Cochamó: US$ 26 million;
    * A fattening and breeding ground for salmon in a controlled cycle run by Río Dulce, in the commune of Quellón: US$ 8.7 million;
    * Modifying the management of fish mortalities due to silage within Punta Apiao waters, owned by Marine Harvest Chile, in Quinchao: US$ 17,000;
    * A mortality treatment system for the Quenac Centre, in the commune of Quinchao and owned by Salmones Antártica: US$ 120,000;
    * Cultivation of mussels in the Este Punta Quiquel sector, by Canal Dalcahue: US$ 205,000.

This blog is written by Martin Little The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.

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