Tag: Hutt City Council

“Hutt Civic Centre Modern Movement Buildings” : Historic Places Wellington (Newsletter 6)

Hutt Civic Centre Town Hall and Clock Tower

Hutt Civic Centre- Town Hall and Clock Tower (Source HPW Newsletter)

"We have been aware that the Hutt City Council were considering options for the buildings because of earthquake strengthening requirements but it was nevertheless a shock to learn of the Council’s decision taken soon after the elections to demolish the Town Hall and Horticultural Hall and replace these important architectural statements with a modern building."

 

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Petone Plan Change – Hutt City Council

Historic Places Wellington Purple LogoHistoric Places Wellington has presented a submission opposing proposed changes to zoning in the Petone retail area (See Newsletter 3 for details). Hutt City Council’s proposals were opposed by a large number of Petone groups and individuals. From a heritage point of view, the proposals are potentially damaging to the Jackson Street heritage retail area, (more…)