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Wednesday 4 December 2024
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Morrison Square to be demolished MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter
Morrison Square is set to be demolished in the new year. The commercial complex used to house 22 tenants, most of whom have now vacated the building after significant cladding issues were discovered, making the buildings unsafe. Ian Purdy, the portfolio manager property and infrastructure for the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)’s Investment Fund – the complex’s owner – confirmed the demolition but added that no decision had yet been made on the site’s future. “Our contractors are going to make the site safe, works including disconnecting utilities and stripping out internal fitout where possible.” Demolition is expected
to occur early next year, once Nelson City Council’s moratorium on works in the CBD ceases at the end of January. ACC has previously said it had no plans to sell the site to the private sector. All retail tenants of the complex, except those in the historic Hardy Street buildings which have a different cladding, were vacated by the beginning of December and ACC’s negotiations with office tenants are ongoing. The corporation has terminated all the leases which it had the right to terminate. “We regret that we have had to close the centre,” Ian says. “ACC’s primary concern is the health and safety of tenants and the public. There is no upside for ACC in closing Morrison Square other than it is our duty as a
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The festive season is fast approaching, and Trees of Remembrance are popping up across the region to raise muchneeded funds for Nelson Tasman Hospice. The annual tradition is a way to remember a loved one by leaving a message on a tree. This year’s stands will be in Richmond Mall and Nelson New World from 5 - 7 December, outside Hurst and Taylor in Stoke on 5 December, New World Stoke from 6 - 7 December, Farmers in Richmond and Nelson until 24 December and Nelson Airport on 6 December. This is the second year the airport has got behind the campaign, with local businesses coming together to decorate and sponsor a tree. The public can vote for their favourite tree and Dame Suzie Moncrieff will be selecting the overall winner. You can make a cash donation at any of the stands or donate through the ‘tap and donate’ machines. Pictured are Anna Morgun, Lee Galvin, Anne-wil Boekel and Sheryl Guyton at the Nelson Airport launch of the campaign. Photo: Supplied.
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