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Raglan Wharf Building Plans Delivered
17 October 2011
Raglan Wharf Building Plans Delivered
The reality of a new Raglan Wharf building came much closer this week with the delivery of the final plans which have been sent to contractors to cost.
General manager water and facilities, Richard Bax says this step marks the closure of a long planning process which for former tenants and wharf visitors has required a patient outlook.
“The wharf building and its associated businesses there are sorely missed and it’s exciting to have the plans finalised. We can now secure a tender for the construction of the wharf, confirm positions for former tenants and look at proposals for complimentary business ventures,” he said.
“We’ll be looking at what potential businesses have to contribute to the character and the potential of the wharf area but no decision will be made until the former tenants have confirmed their return.”
To shortcut the process, a number of potential contractors have already been put on standby to cost the final plans and submit a tender. The successful tender and date for completion will be announced in November.
Background
The design of the new building is
of similar size and character to the former building
destroyed by fire on 13 April 2011. Raglan Seafoods, Raglan
Kayak, Tony Sly pottery and the Raglan Coastguards office
lost their premises in the blaze. As well as financial loss
to the businesses on site, historic items stored in the
iconic wharf building were destroyed in the fire that
devastated the community and resulted in a number of people
losing their jobs.
ENDS
Waikato District Health Board
Healthy People. Excellent Care
Waikato District Health Board (DHB) employs over 6500 people and plans, funds and provides hospital and health services to more than 391,770 people in a region covering eight per cent of New Zealand.
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