She started researching the subterranean public loos, which were the first public conveniences built for women in Dunedin in 1910. The plans for the underground toilets in the Octagon.Historic watercolour plans for the underground toilets in the Octagon. Photo: Supplied / DCCThe underground toilets in Dunedin had shrubberies planted up the pathways so people would not be seen entering. Toilets were then designed with graffiti-proof stainless steel surfaces, but that did not stop people vandalising public loos, Breese said. Later this year, Breese will find out if the Manor Place toilets will get national heritage status.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 17, 2021 00:00 UTC