These reinforced steel silos were built in 1920, for wheat storage. They were used for storage during 1920-21, but were thought to be a failure when the wheat did not keep well, possibly because the silos were used too soon after construction. Wheat was stored in them again in the 1960s, this time with success.
The silos were built by Robert Nichol, who migrated to New Zealand from Scotland, and who became a highly regarded Waimate citizen, serving as Mayor.
While the Waimate silos may be the first silos to be built in New Zealand, they have not played as major a role in the development of the milling industry as the silos adjacent to the flour mills in Auckland and Timaru. The Timaru Flour milling company building is classified B and the Northern Roller Flour Mill silos are presently proposed for B classification.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5446
Date Entered
25th June 1992
Date of Effect
25th June 1992
City/District Council
Waimate District
Region
Canterbury Region
Legal description
Lots 25-27 29-30,33, DP 6
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5446
Date Entered
25th June 1992
Date of Effect
25th June 1992
City/District Council
Waimate District
Region
Canterbury Region
Legal description
Lots 25-27 29-30,33, DP 6
Construction Details
Start Year
1920
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1920
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Completion Date
1st June 1992
Report Written By
Mary O'Keeffe
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Completion Date
1st June 1992
Report Written By
Mary O'Keeffe
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
