New Zealand / Regional

Quake-prone buildings in Horowhenua closed

20:11 pm on 8 August 2013

Horowhenua District Council is closing some of its earthquake-prone buildings.

Buildings being permanently closed include the Foxton Service Centre and the Foxton Courthouse Museum.

The council will also install warning signs on its other earthquake-prone structures in the district.

Warning signs are being placed on the Levin Domain Grandstand, the Levin Memorial Hall, the Foxton Memorial Hall and the Shannon Domain Grandstand.