Work on the Temple for Christchurch is now
happening day and night at the site of the former convention
centre as the crew strive to complete construction. Due to
unexpected delays the community mental health project and
art installation is not likely to meet it's September 1st
opening date. Thanks to the donation of a light tower by
Access Man they have expanded their hours and are working
from 10am until 10pm. Their aim is for the installation to
be open in time to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the
first quake on September 4th., but the project is in need of
more volunteers to be able to achieve this goal.
“We
feel that is is very important to have the Temple open by
September 4th” said Project Manager and Artist Hippathy
Valentine. “The task ahead of is achievable but we need
more hands on deck to get the job done” he said.
Over
the past eight weeks the structural frame of the Temple has
been built and it is now being clad with reclaimed
demolition timber. People are invited to come down and join
in on the process.
“Cladding the Temple is a fun and
simple task that can be completed by anyone so why not come
on down to the Temple site and lend a hand” Hippathy
said.
Work hours are 10am – 10pm on the site of the
former convention centre at 100 Peterborough
St.
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