Morayfield Plantation entered in QLD Heritage Register

1 July 2011

One of the earliest developments in Queensland’s sugar industry, the Morayfield Plantation, has been entered into Queensland Heritage Council register.

The historic plantation is located on part of Caboolture’s proposed Northeast Business Park and contains many important archeological artefacts.

CEO Jeff Smith said he was delighted by the recent decision and was excited that earning a place on the register will mean a full archaeological investigation.

“A place on the Queensland Heritage Register will ensure the long term preservation of Caboolture’s history,” he said.

“Several artefacts and ruins have been located on the site and they have the potential to provide important information on key aspects of Queensland history, particularly the development of early sugar growing and cultivation,” Mr Smith said.

Stairwell remnants, wells, handmade bricks and railway foundations are among artefacts located on the site.

The Raff plantation cultivated sugar cane and produced rum until the mid-1880s, after which the land was owned by Australian Paper Mills and then cattle and dairy farmers.

A proposal to have the site’s heritage recognised was made to Queensland Government in 2010.

- Ends-