Posted 30th Aug 2015 to the Otago Daily Times Dunedin NZ
20 years ago when I was resident in Dunedin I regularly pushed as much as I could for the “Powers that Be” in High Places
For better Stewardship and Presentation of the City’s Heritage.
Priority Number 1 then was the Cable Car and Tramway System.
Bring it back in some form and Preserve what was left of the remnants of Rolling Stock.
Protected Historic Precincts are another Issue
High Street in the 1990s was pretty much un afflicted by Modern Buildings and should be considered special.
I had to make a lot of Noise about Keeping Cargill’s Castle as a Historic Relic worthy of keeping as it was almost flattened.
I also noted Natural Features like tunnel Beach and the Harbour where in need of some TLC especially the Harbour. It could be the
Gem of Otago if it where Landscaped with more recreational Islands and pleasure boating.
I am heartened now to hear that Dunedin is Finally taking it’s Heritage Seriously in 2015 and Good luck and Stamina to those who
share this vision.
Special Thanks to the People in Christchurch who saved and restored some of Dunedin’s Tram and Cable car Heritage and they should be
Granted funds to do more!
Sorry Otago Maritime Heritage, looks like your stuck with fading memories and Queenstown’s TSS Earnslaw.
20 years ago when I was resident in Dunedin I regularly pushed as much as I could for the “Powers that Be” in High Places
For better Stewardship and Presentation of the City’s Heritage.
Priority Number 1 then was the Cable Car and Tramway System.
Bring it back in some form and Preserve what was left of the remnants of Rolling Stock.
Protected Historic Precincts are another Issue
High Street in the 1990s was pretty much un afflicted by Modern Buildings and should be considered special.
I had to make a lot of Noise about Keeping Cargill’s Castle as a Historic Relic worthy of keeping as it was almost flattened.
I also noted Natural Features like tunnel Beach and the Harbour where in need of some TLC especially the Harbour. It could be the
Gem of Otago if it where Landscaped with more recreational Islands and pleasure boating.
I am heartened now to hear that Dunedin is Finally taking it’s Heritage Seriously in 2015 and Good luck and Stamina to those who
share this vision.
Special Thanks to the People in Christchurch who saved and restored some of Dunedin’s Tram and Cable car Heritage and they should be
Granted funds to do more!
Sorry Otago Maritime Heritage, looks like your stuck with fading memories and Queenstown’s TSS Earnslaw.
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