The new state‑of‑the‑art design of the Mortlake saleyards—Western Victoria Livestock Exchange (WVLX)— was constructed in 2017 and represents one of the most modern, efficient and animal‑welfare‑focused livestock selling centres in Australia.

Outcross Agri‑Services played a direct and foundational role in the design of the Western Victoria Livestock Exchange (WVLX) at Mortlake, in the conceptual design, layout planning, livestock flow optimisation, and integration of best‑practice operational and animal‑welfare principles that underpin the facility’s state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure.

Purpose‑built as a fully undercover, soft‑floor facility, the design eliminates weather impacts, reduces dust, improves animal comfort and enhances safety for buyers, agents and staff. Wide, elevated walkways provide exceptional visibility and safe separation between people and livestock, while the ProWay‑engineered pen layout optimises stock flow, minimises stress and supports low‑pressure handling. 

Integrated NLIS scanning, digital weighing systems and automated data capture streamline sale administration and ensure high levels of traceability and compliance. The site also incorporates modern effluent and stormwater systems, high‑capacity loading infrastructure and well‑planned traffic management, making Mortlake a benchmark for best‑practice saleyard design and a model for the next generation of livestock selling centres.

Outcross were integral to the design, operational management and site management of WVLX and SELX from 2016 until after the sites were sold in 2024. We engaged all staff, operational processes, infrastructure maintenance and effluent management and were also responsible for all technology, stakeholder engagement, compliance and risk management