Port Curtis Co-operative Dairy Association Ltd Factory, Heritage-listed dairy factory in Short Street, Gladstone, Australia
The Port Curtis Co-operative Dairy Association Ltd Factory is an industrial complex with buildings constructed between 1929 and 1949 on Short Street in Gladstone. The site includes a main production building, cold storage areas, and office spaces designed for dairy processing operations.
The company was founded in 1904 and became one of Queensland's largest dairy cooperatives. Over the following decades, it grew to support regional farmers through dairy processing and export.
The factory was a major employer for decades and shaped the local community through its dairy operations. It showed how farming and industry developed together in this region.
Access to the building is limited today since it is a heritage site that can be viewed from outside. Walking around the perimeter allows visitors to see the industrial architecture and understand its layout.
During World War II, the factory shifted production to make specialized dairy products for military supply. This wartime adaptation showed how the operation changed to serve broader needs beyond regular production.
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