Infrastructure / Development

Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment poses challenges at every turn

08:46 am on 18 September 2023

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The man in charge of the Sarjeant Gallery earthquake strengthening and redevelopment project in Whanganui says it's been one of the most complex and challenging of his 40-year career.

More than a year behind schedule and with a price tag of almost $70 million - about twice that first mooted - the developers can now see light at the end of the tunnel.

Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been on site.