EASY THING: Maria’s Farm Veggies chief Cor Disselkoen. - Picture by Jonathan Carroll
COAL seam gas company Dart Energy has entered into a commercial agreement with Maria’s Farm Veggies for a shared land use project at Fullerton Cove.
Maria’s Farm Veggies chief executive Cor Disselkoen said the project would grow tomatoes, capsicum, and cucumbers in a 16-hectare glasshouse on Cabbage Tree Road.
The glasshouse project, which is yet to receive council approval, is expected to be completed by early 2013.
It would initially generate up to 125 jobs and up to 200 if expanded.
‘‘Having a local supply of gas is attractive for a business and we look forward to a strong relationship with Dart Energy bringing sustainable gas and agricultural solutions to fruition,’’ Mr Disselkoen said.
It will also feature a water storage and treatment plant as well as carbon dioxide sequestration technology.
The company has developed similar projects in Europe.
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