Historic pubs demolished due to quake damage

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Some of Canterbury's oldest pubs are being demolished.
Some of Canterbury's oldest pubs are being demolished.

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10 Sep 2010 03:11p.m.

John wrote:

I agree with John C these kneejerk Demolitions are totally wrong and unjustifiable. If you ask me the earthquake is merely being used as an excuse to tear down heritage buildings. The City Council has stated that no buildings should be torn down without their approval. Obviously many building owners cant wait and wont wait and as such are using the whole earthquake thing as a covininant scapegoat.

09 Sep 2010 08:39p.m.

johnmillan wrote:

John C where have you got the information from Regarding to with out permits etc.Safety is the main factor here,and permits are NOT required where health and safety is concerned.And if warranted such demolitions, All investigations had been acted on prior to demolition taken place.Probably it is not heritage value you are concerned about but the bars you wont be able to drink in.Are you a civil engineer IF Not go and have a nervous puff on a tinny

09 Sep 2010 07:15p.m.

JohnC wrote:

These historic buildings can be saved. They are not beyond repair.

In any case, even if they must be demolished, that is a decision that can only be made after a proper review and considering their heritage value.

These kneejerk demolitions - without permits - are illegal and unjustified.