FORMER FREEZER WORKS
Location
AKUNA DRIVE, WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH VIC 3016
Level
Heritage Inventory Site
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Statement of Significance
The site is of local historical significance as an early example of the Victorian meat processing industry and its subsequent development throughout the 20th century. Potential archaeological remains within the site may be of scientific significance. The site is of moderate significance at a local level as it represents the development of the meat processing industry from the late 19th to the late 20th century.
SiteCard data copied on 28/11/2024:
What is significant?
The Former Freezing Works site (H7822-2390) is significant as an early and prominent example of Victoria’s meat processing industry, established in c.1882. Key elements include potential archaeological remnants of timber structures, refrigerating and slaughterhouse complexes, reservoirs, and related outbuildings, which reflect the site's historical industrial use.
How is it significant?
The site is historically and [potentially] scientifically significant at the local level. Surviving remnants may provide archaeological evidence of nineteenth and twentieth-century meat processing practices, reflecting key infrastructure and technological advancements in the industry.
Why is it significant?
The site represents Victoria’s early meat processing industry and its role in local economic and social history. It aligns with the theme 'Building Victoria’s industries and workforce,' reflecting industrial development in Williamstown and contributing to the State’s industrial heritage.
Group
Manufacturing and Processing
Category
Other - Manufacturing & Processing
