Work on the $22.5 million seismic strengthening and redevelopment of Rotorua's Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre is set to commence. The Centre, which was closed in November 2017 due to earthquake strength concerns, is scheduled to reopen in 2021. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre in Rotorua is set to undergo a $22.5m revamp. "The multifaceted project involves seismic strengthening, a Category 1 heritage building, and the complexities of its geothermal location, so it presents a number of unique challenges. A total of $22.5million has been secured to fund the seismic strengthening and redevelopment work, transforming the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre into a fit-for-purpose performing arts facility for both our local community and the wider region.

Source: Stuff October 31, 2019 20:37 UTC