Retired doctor John Vercoe says Invercargill is being hurt by retirees choosing to move elsewhere, and he suggests the city block development could play a part in helping retaining them. Vercoe was one of the submitters who spoke to councillors on Wednesday in relation to if the Invercargill City Council should invest a further $16 million in the planned city block development. Vercoe told the councillors he and his wife had lived and worked in Invercargill for 40 years, where they raised four daughters. READ MORE:* Southland Chamber of Commerce backs further ratepayer CBD investment* Invercargill CBD rebuild critics will send recommendation to council* Invercargill CBD block developer addresses community spaces concern"We are now part of the 'will we stay or will we go brigade'. Robyn Edie/Stuff Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt at a submission hearing on the city block CBD redevelopment held at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday.

Source: Stuff June 17, 2020 05:15 UTC