NEW NELSON CATHEDRAL.
PROGRESS OF THE WORK. FIRST PART WELL ADVANCED. Considerable progress has been made with the erection of the new Anglican Cathedral in Nelson during the last twelvo months, the greater portion of the work being inside, constructing tho nave arcade, aisla and gallery arches, etc. The heavily moulded arches supported on massive columns constructed entirely of marble become a salient feature in the building. A substf ntial temporary roof has been erected ovor tho nave, which will carry the staging to enable the building to proceed aid the permanent roof and ceiling to be finished without any interference with tho use of the lower part of the building. The temporary ceiling is 33ft. above. the floor level. Some ol tho windows are already in position. During the last six months some 15 tons of round reinforcing steel have been used throughout tho walls and arches an 1 spanrails. The effect of serious ear l l quakes has been carefully considered and every care taken to make the building earthquake proof. Tho end of the con.ing winter should see the first portion of the building well on the road to complei ion.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21132, 15 March 1932, Page 10
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