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Experienced engineer to lead reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral
[ad_1] An engineer with more than 30 years’ experience has been appointed as the Project Director for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. An engineer with more than 30 years’ experience has been appointed as the Project Director for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. Christchurch-based professional project director and consulting engineer Keith Paterson has…
Cathedral site preparation work continues
[ad_1] The assembly of a large crane on-site marks another step on the pathway to reinstatement for Christ Church Cathedral. Cathedral site preparation work continues The assembly of a large crane on-site marks another step on the pathway to reinstatement for Christ Church Cathedral. A large crane will be installed on the Christ Church Cathedral…
Steel framing coming down – Reinstate
[ad_1] Work on removing steel framing from the front of Christ Church Cathedral is well underway. The careful work of removing the steel framing from the front, or western porch area, of Christ Church Cathedral has started this week. The work will improve access to the front of the Cathedral, make it safer and will…
Framing removal work almost complete
[ad_1] The front of Christ Church Cathedral can now be clearly seen following the recent removal of steel framing. Steel framing has largely obscured the view of the front of the Cathedral since the 2011 earthquakes, but it has now nearly all been removed. Work to remove the steel framing from the front of the…
February Newsletter – Reinstate
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May 2019 Work notice – Reinstate
[ad_1] In the coming weeks we’ll be doing some general maintenance on site and work to protect heritage. Protecting heritageThe Cathedral is listed as a Category One Historic Place. This means it’s very important to protect heritage elements during the reinstatement project. We’ll be temporarily covering an area of exposed masonry rubble at the west…
May Newsletter – Reinstate
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Work notice – May 2019
[ad_1] In the coming weeks we’ll be doing some general maintenance on site and work to protect heritage. Protecting heritage We’ll be temporarily covering an area of exposed masonry rubble at the west end to avoid further deterioration while awaiting future work. We’ll apply a layer of lime slurry over area that sits between the…
An angel from the window
[ad_1] Workers were thrilled to discover a beautiful section of intact stained glass from the Christ Church Cathedral’s Rose Window. It depicts the head of one of the heavenly hierarchy of angels and measures about 13cm by 12cm. Heritage expert Jenny May says this is one of the largest intact pieces of the Rose Window…
Bringing back the bells – Reinstate
[ad_1] A light-hearted event was held at Cathedral Square today to mark the playing of a recording of the Cathedral bells. The bells will be heard every Friday lunchtime. Bringing back the sound of bells to Cathedral Square The Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project held a light but warm-hearted event today, symbolically bringing the sound…
July Newsletter – Reinstate
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Embracing heritage – Reinstate
[ad_1] May 19, 2020 Kids, COVID19 and the Cathedral While we were all in our bubbles over the past few weeks, we saw an opportunity to creatively engage children about the project. Read more [ad_2] Source link
July 2019 Work notice – Reinstate
[ad_1] From 29 July to 2 August 2019 we’ll be doing maintenance to the trees around the Cathedral site. What we are doing Qualified arborists (tree experts) will be trimming and ‘lifting the canopy’ of a tree in the Cathedral site. ‘Lifting the canopy’ means removing the lower branches of the tree, increasing the distance…
August work notice – Reinstate
[ad_1] In August we’ll be doing some soil sampling, and removing moss and other unwanted vegetation. WHAT WE ARE DOING Taking soil samples We’ll be collecting information on ground conditions, including taking some core samples using drill rigs and other machinery. Afterwards, all holes and pits will be carefully backfilled within 48 hours. An archaeologist…
Naylor Love appointment – Reinstate
[ad_1] We are pleased to announce that Naylor Love Canterbury Limited will provide construction logistics, methodologies and programme advice for the project and will begin work in early August 2019. Naylor Love has a significant presence and capability in Canterbury, and as a national firm they will also be calling on expertise from their wider…
Read the brochure – Reinstate
[ad_1] May 19, 2020 Kids, COVID19 and the Cathedral While we were all in our bubbles over the past few weeks, we saw an opportunity to creatively engage children about the project. Read more [ad_2] Source link
Lighting up the Cathedral – Reinstate
[ad_1] Throughout August the Cathedral will be luminescent in pink and blue, lighting up Cathedral Square and reminding people that there is a project underway to reinstate the Cathedral. Dean of Christchurch Lawrence Kimberley is delighted that the Cathedral is helping to light up the central city this winter. “Light has always featured strongly in…
Read the Winter 2019 Update in Te Reo, Samoan or Simplified Chinese
[ad_1] May 29, 2020 Our Amazing Intern We were delighted to host an intern from the University of Canterbury between February and May 2020. Read more [ad_2] Source link
August Newsletter – Reinstate
[ad_1] April 15, 2020 Cathedral update – Easter greetings Staying strong in the face of adversity Read more [ad_2] Source link
Bookings now open for our fabulous Heritage Festival events.
[ad_1] Christ Church Cathedral has a rich heritage and we invite everyone to come and see for themselves. We’re running a total of nine free events in October: Make your own Rose Window. For children aged 5 to 10, sessions will be held at Tūranga (the Central Library) where they will discover the story behind the…
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A stonemason explains – Reinstate
[ad_1] Hear stonemason Mark Whyte explain how stone and glass has been retrieved and catalogued for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. Watch the video. See Mark in person doing a live demonstration, 12pm to 1pm Wednesday 23 October, Cathedral Square. There will be other retrieved artefacts on display and expert heritage commentary. The live…
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Media Release: Christ Church Cathedral to host Prince Charles during Royal Visit
[ad_1] Media release Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project 11 November 2019 – For immediate use Christ Church Cathedral to host Prince Charles during Royal Visit The Right Reverend Dr Peter Carrell, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, and the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project team are delighted to be hosting His Royal Highness The Prince…
Royal support for Cathedral project
[ad_1] The Prince of Wales announced as the Royal Patron for the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project Media release 22 November 2019 Royal Patron for Christ Church Cathedral The Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project is thrilled that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will become the project’s Royal Patron. The announcement was made earlier…
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