Cement silos at Whanganui Port to be torn down for port renewal project
6 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Cement silos in Tod St at Whanganui Port will be demolished by the end of August. Photo / Bevan Conley
Cement silos in Tod St at Whanganui Port will be demolished by the end of August. Photo / Bevan Conley
Whanganui Chronicle
By: Laurel Stowell
Whanganui business Jurgens Demolition has the contract to demolish the cement silos and attached buildings at Whanganui Port, starting in the next fortnight.
The silos were owned by Q-West Boat Builders, director Myles Fothergill said.
The company will pay for the demolition, as part of its $11 million investment in the marine precinct part of the port renewal project.
America s Cup: Whanganui sailing enthusiasts nerve-racking week
17 Mar, 2021 03:00 AM
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Treasurer of Sailing Wanganui Bob Davies said the America s Cup has been a pleasure to watch over the last seven days. Photo / File Whanganui sailing enthusiasts have been on the edge of their seats over the past week as Team New Zealand battle Luna Rossa to be crowned winners of the 36th America s Cup and there are hopes the event could be a boost for the sport locally.
Sailing Wanganui members have been watching from their clubrooms on Gilberd St and treasurer Bob Davies said it had been nerve-racking and spectacular.