A £1 million upgrade of the Borderway Mart in Carlisle has been completed.
Operated by Harrison and Hetherington, the new livestock building includes a 2,000sq m double-span roof designed to enhance livestock welfare, auction operations, and overall efficiency.
With a higher and wider design, it improves air circulation, allows more natural light, and creates increased space supporting the mart’s growing throughput and evolving needs, the firm said.
The work was carried out by Thomas Armstrong.
Laura Millar, director of strategy at H&H and project lead, said: “This is a significant milestone for Harrison & Hetherington as we continue to raise the bar in market infrastructure and for the entire livestock industry we serve.
“It’s been a privilege to lead this initiative over the past five and a half months, working alongside the exceptional team at Thomas Armstrong. The result is not just a structural upgrade, but a strong statement of confidence in the future of British livestock trading.”
Borderway has handled record volumes, the firm said, with weekly sales seeing thousands of cattle and sheep pass through its rings and more than £250 million in livestock traded annually.
Alongside day-to-day auctions, Borderway hosts major national events, including the Borderway Agri Expo and UK Dairy Expo.
Robin Anderson, managing director of Harrison & Hetherington, added: “This development progresses the mart up to the next level, improving animal flow, air quality, and customer experience. It also cements our long-term commitment to our clients, our community, and the livestock sector at large.”
Construction began in November, with Borderway remaining fully operational throughout.
