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Wellington councillor wants St Gerard s Church, expected to close in May, to be used as housing • Source:
A Wellington councillor says she wants a landmark Wellington church closing over safety concerns to be strengthened and potentially used for housing.
Your playlist will load after this ad One of the capital’s most well-known landmarks has been attempting to raise funds since 2012 to undertake earthquake strengthening. Source: 1 NEWS
Multiple attempts to raise funds for the earthquake prone St Gerard s Church have failed, and the building - above Oriental Parade - will shut next month.
Councillor Iona Pannett - who holds the heritage portfolio - doubts there was appetite from ratepayers to stump up the $10 million needed for strengthening.
Councillor calls for St Gerard s Church in Wellington to be used as housing
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St Gerard s Church set to close after fundraising efforts fail
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