the Southland Times reports that earthworks have begun at the McNab site which will soon become the home of the Mataura Valley Milk dairy factory. Mataura Valley Milk director Aaron Moody, of Gore, said it was exciting to see some work getting under way on the 26.2 hectare site after several years of planning. "It's really great to finally see some progress, it's been a long time coming." Three tenders had been received to build the $200 million plant, but he was unable to say whether they were from New Zealand or overseas.