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Bridgewater mill boost 'fantastic'

A central Victorian shire recovering from last year's floods says the expansion of a local stockfeed mill will provide a further boost.

Homes and farms in Newbridge, Bridgewater and Serpentine were inundated last January by floods that affected about a third of the Loddon Shire.

The State Government is now giving a Bridgewater agribusiness $300,000 to upgrade its mill's efficiency.

The shire's chief executive, John McLinden, says the creation of 17 jobs through the project is a massive win for the community.

"Additional jobs in the township of Bridgewater is a fantastic outcome," he said.

"I'm sure Bridgewater and Inglewood and the rural districts that surround those towns will be very pleased to hear this as is our council."


- ABC

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