DEMOLITION FINISHED
Site Ready For Foundations
The last of the 1500 tons of rubble to which the threestorey Hollander building in High street was reduced in four days of demolition was carted away on Tuesday and the preparation of the ground for the foundations of Woolworths <N.Z.), Ltd.'s extensions began yesterday morning.
Confined space, the proximity of heavy traffic, and the presence of many electrical, gas. and water mains complicated the demolition. but not even a cracked window in the back wall of a building only a few feet from where Hollander’s building stood could be attributed to the demolition, Mr B. Ryan said. During the operation between 12,000 and 15,000 gallons of water was spread to keep dust at a minimum, and tarpaulins were hung over nearby shop verandas.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30168, 27 June 1963, Page 9
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