Located at Waima a small road that runs along the coast from Tokomaru is the remains of the Freezing Works. The The Tokomaru Sheep Farmers Freezing Company was formed in March 1909 and the original building was opened in 1912.
The 1917 the building was extended over the Waihi stream and was 3 stories in size. The company was then sold to the Gisborne Sheep Farmers Frozen Meat and Mercantile Company.
The buildings were again sold 1944 to Borthwicks. With the loss of overseas to Tokomaru Bay Wharf the works closed in 1952.
Most of the buildings now are in ruins and while the main ends of the original building remain, the interior has pretty much gone ,although the main supports that cross the stream still remain and can been seen although the interior of the building has now been overgrown.
I believe that more should be done to keep these types of buildings. They are real and can provide so much for people to visit and understand.
WildBay 