Men inspecting live sheep
From 7 May 1951 until 7 May 1980 the Goulburn Abattoir was operated by Goulburn City Council at Joppa, 6km south of the city. By June 1989, the site was purchased with a view to redevelopment by Peters Meats Pty Ltd to re-establish an export abattoir. Demolition of some sections of the existing plant were to make way for more modern premises including sheep and cattle slaughter areas. By 2011, the abattoir was operating as Southern Meats.