POTENTIAL for a camel meat abattoir in Alice Springs is being explored and could provide up to 30 jobs.
A feasibility study commissioned jointly by the Northern Territory and South Australian Governments has been made publicly available, providing a blueprint for potential investors. Chief Minister Adam Giles said there had been a lot of discussion over many years about the viability of large-scale camel meat production in Central Australia. 
"The Government is willing to work with potential investors to undertake a more detailed market analysis, consider site options and identify markets," Mr Giles (pictured) said.
The report notes that for an abattoir to be commercially viable it should also process other species such as horses, donkeys and cattle.
Mr Giles said a potential multi-species export abattoir in Alice Springs would cost $35 million-40 million and employ about 30 people.
The study was conducted and Agriknowledge and funded with a contribution of $18,500 by each jurisdiction.It can be viewed on the Northern Territory Government website.