Controversial developer starts work on Sol Square buildingJOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/STUFF Repair work is under way at 92 Lichfield St.Property developer David Henderson has started work on another of the Sol Square heritage buildings that featured on Christchurch's "Dirty 30" list. Built of brick, the triple-storey building backs onto Henderson's Sol Square complex. READ MORE:* Consent sought to spend $1m on strengthening former hospitality site in Sol Square* Henderson interests buy Sol Square* Christchurch's Sol Square fire deliberately lit* SOL Square court battle continuesAfter settling a long-running dispute with insurance company AAI, which went to the High Court and Court of Appeal, Henderson has now started clearing out the building for repairs and refitting. STUFF The Sargood building pictured under restoration before the earthquakes, with the Wellington Woollens building next door. Henderson is working on 179 Tuam St – the main Sol Square building – after a company connected to him bought it back from receivers in 2016.

Source: Stuff April 23, 2018 08:03 UTC