Formerly derelict Whanganui building a winner in architecture awards
14 May, 2021 07:30 AM
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The previously derelict Ridgway Chambers building has been converted into a gallery space and apartments. Photo / Steve Caudwell
The previously derelict Ridgway Chambers building has been converted into a gallery space and apartments. Photo / Steve Caudwell
Whanganui Chronicle
Whanganui s revamped Ridgway Chambers has won a prestigious award for heritage architecture.
The formerly derelict building on the corner of Ridgway St and Drews Ave was bought by Hadleigh Reid in 2018 and converted into a gallery space and apartments designed by Drawing Room Architecture & Design.
The heritage award was one of 16 presented at Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Western Awards, which cover the Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatū regions, at a ceremony in New Plymouth on Friday night.
Businesses in Whanganui s Ridgway St set to close for film shoot
16 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Ridgway St business owners have confirmed they ll be closing on May 10 to make way for a film production. Photo / Bevan Conley
Ridgway St business owners have confirmed they ll be closing on May 10 to make way for a film production. Photo / Bevan Conley Rumours that a production company has been in talks to use the Whanganui CBD for a feature film appear to be true, with Whanganui District Council confirming an application has been made to close parts of two central city streets.
The council s compliance team leader, Sandra Woodhead, confirmed an application has been made to close off parts of Ridgway St and Victoria Ave.
Total lack of empathy : Complaints detail toll of CT power outages after Tropical Storm Isaias
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Andrea Ollivierre inspects damage to her vehicle after a tree fell onto it during tropical storm Isaias on Thomas Street in West Haven, Conn., on Tuesday Aug. 4, 2020.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media
A quadriplegic cancer survivor was left without power as the town s first selectwoman tried in vain to get the Eversource power company to prioritize the resident s case.
In another town, 200 roads were blocked for a week, putting scores of residents in danger of being closed off from emergency medical and law enforcement personnel.
Total lack of empathy : Complaints detail toll of CT power outages after Tropical Storm Isaias
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Crews examine downed trees and power lines knocked down during Tropical Storm Isaias on Deep Valley Road in North Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. While power had been restored to most Stamford residents since the storm hit Tuesday Aug. 4, a small number still remained without power.Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less