Goodbye Heathcote Valley Malt Works - Christchurch, NZ

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathcote_Valley#History

The property had a collection of about a dozen buildings, including a large hangar-style warehouse, a brick factory building and the tall silo tower which needed Australasia's biggest continuous concrete pour when it was built in the 1970s. Other structures have been removed, including 15 cylindrical grain silos, the foundations of which remain. The property has also become a venue for vandalism and weed growth, causing concern for nearby residents.

The maltworks date from the 19th century, a time when the area was heavy with industry because of its closeness to Lyttelton. From 1875 the works were owned by grain exporters Royse, Stead and Company. At one time it was among more than 100 maltworks in New Zealand.

The plant's 130-year working life came to an end in late 1999 when its then owner, the Canterbury Malting Company, a joint venture between DB Breweries and Lion Nathan, shifted all malt production to Marton in the North Island.

(http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/2525911/Maltworks-on-market)

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