Standing tall for more than 50 years, the Wirrega skyline is looking different as Viterra has begun demolishing the township’s iconic silos.
The silos were built in 1970 on state government land and stored wheat, canola and barley, but a Viterra spokesperson said the lease was ending.
“As part of the process of ending the lease agreement arrangements Viterra has with the state government, demolition and remediation has begun on the non-operational and vacant Wirrega silos,” the spokesperson said.
“The work is required as part of the process of returning the site to the state government as the landowner.”
The spokesperson said works at the site, which has been non-operational for 11 years, would continue for about 10 weeks.
“We avoid demolishing silos where possible unless it forms part of the process of ending lease agreement arrangements or the silos pose a safety risk,” the spokesperson said.
“We acknowledge the role the Wirrega silos have played in the evolution of the grain industry.
“We continue to invest in our network at sites that suit the changing needs and delivery patterns of our growers to ensure we are providing the most efficient, sustainable and cost-effective supply chain to our customers.”
