Quake-prone buildings found in Hurunui
Community halls, historic buildings, commercial premises, council depots and even public toilets are among the 29 Hurunui District Council-owned buildings that have been identified as earthquake-prone or potentially quake-prone.
Insurance money and Lotteries funding are paying for repairs and strengthening work for some, but the council wants to discuss the future use of others (such as community halls) before any decisions are made.
A district-wide rate implemented last year will go towards future work, but external funding will be needed to keep the rate burden as low as possible, council chief strategy and community officer Judith Batchelor says.
"Many of these buildings are very important to their communities and we want those communities to be involved in shaping the outcome."
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