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We Say/You Say: Lighthouse Renovations
Hi Marlborough,
What's your opinion on the Cape Campbell lighthouse renovations?
Cape Campbell lighthouse is getting its regular face lift, with 20 tonnes of scaffolding erected around the 18-metre high structure.
The 116-year-old structure was last renovated in 2005, with Maritime … View moreHi Marlborough,
What's your opinion on the Cape Campbell lighthouse renovations?
Cape Campbell lighthouse is getting its regular face lift, with 20 tonnes of scaffolding erected around the 18-metre high structure.
The 116-year-old structure was last renovated in 2005, with Maritime New Zealand saying restoration work is usually undertaken every 12 to 15 years.
“Compared to a lot of our sites which are located on islands, Cape Campbell is an easier location because you can drive to it. But it is also a challenging site because it is on the coast, and it is exposed to high winds,” they said.
While there are risks involved with working on the structure, Scaffold Marlborough owner Rob Hellstrom says that all scaffolding needs to be free standing, in order for it not to interfere with the historic landmark. It took less than two weeks to set up the nine levels of scaffolding.
"The team wear safety harnesses with double lanyards, so they can walk around being attached all the time,” Hellstrom said.
Restoration is expected to take between six to eight weeks.
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Poll: Do you know where to find an AED when you're out and about?
Hi Marlborough,
The Red Cross Centre and the Blenheim i-Site has received two new defibrillators, or AEDs (automated external defibrillator).
Blenheim i-Site Operations Manager Amy Swain said people often ran to the i-Site for help.
“We're an information centre, so it makes sense … View moreHi Marlborough,
The Red Cross Centre and the Blenheim i-Site has received two new defibrillators, or AEDs (automated external defibrillator).
Blenheim i-Site Operations Manager Amy Swain said people often ran to the i-Site for help.
“We're an information centre, so it makes sense that people rush here to ask us for help in an emergency,” Swain said.
“And a lot of international people come here for help too ... while they're not here at the moment, hopefully they will be eventually.”
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68.8% Yes, I do know where to find one
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31.3% No, I don't know where to find one
Flooding in the Marlborough Sounds due to climate change
Marlborough has experienced significant amounts of flooding throughout the year with roads, gardens and community facililites swamped. This is what Climate Change in the Malborough Sounds looks like.
What do you think the Malborough Regional Council should be doing about it?
*Type NFP (not … View moreMarlborough has experienced significant amounts of flooding throughout the year with roads, gardens and community facililites swamped. This is what Climate Change in the Malborough Sounds looks like.
What do you think the Malborough Regional Council should be doing about it?
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