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A Wellington councillor says she wants a landmark Wellington church closing over safety concerns to be strengthened and potentially used for housing.
Multiple attempts to raise funds for the earthquake prone St Gerard’s Church have failed, and the building – above Oriental Parade – will shut next month.
Councillor Iona Pannett – who holds the heritage portfolio – doubts there was appetite from ratepayers to stump up the $10 million needed for strengthening.
She said while it was ultimately up to the owners she would love to see it strengthened and converted it into housing.
“Given there is a housing crisis, obviously we want to maximise the space that we do have.
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