Ross River Meatworks Chimney | |
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Location | Stuart Drive, Idalia, City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
Coordinates | 19°18′18″S 146°48′15″E / 19.305°S 146.8042°E |
Built | 1891 |
Official name | Ross River Meatworks Chimney |
Type | state heritage (archaeological, built) |
Designated | 14 August 2009 |
Reference no. | 602719 |
Significant period | 1891–1995 |
Significant components | chimney/chimney stack, abattoir / slaughter house (commercial) |
Builders | William McCallum Park |
The Ross River Meatworks Chimney is a heritage-listed abattoir at Stuart Drive, Idalia, City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is the 11th tallest structure in Townsville. It was built as part of the Ross River Meatworks in 1891 William McCallum Park and is now a major landmark as part of Fairfield Waters and part of Lancinis Springbank urban village. It was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 14 August 2009.[1][2]