A $200,000 grant has been awarded for the restoration of the Cambridge Town Clock.
The Lottery’s Environment and Heritage grant was applied for by Waipā District Council and the application’s success was notified earlier this month. The fund supports plans, reports and one-off projects that will protect, conserve, and promote New Zealand’s natural, cultural and physical heritage.
Deputy chief executive Ken Morris said the funding would go a long way to support the cost of the Cambridge Town Clock refurbishment project and reduce the overall cost to ratepayers.
The cost of the project is $721,000, and covers the clock servicing, automation, hands and face refurbishment and restoration of roofing, internal and external surfaces, steelwork, electrical and rendering.
“This is a significant and expensive renewal of an iconic part of Cambridge’s built heritage, so it was great news to be awarded the funding. It will cover over a quarter of the project.”
The Lottery Board had 46 percent less funding available this year, with $4.5 million to be allocated. The Lottery Board received 110 requests, seeking a total of $25.5 million.
“The restoration work to the clock is needed to preserve the iconic historic building that dates back to 1908,” the board said.
The refurbishment of the clock started in late January and
is on track to be completed by the end of July.
