Loos closed for quake strengthening

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

The Peel Street toilets are closed from today so the building can be earthquake strengthened.

Gisborne District Council liveable communities director Michele Frey said some car parks outside China Palace would be unavailable tomorrow and Friday while the area is fenced off.

“There will be no impact to traffic or pedestrians along Peel Street, however, we have spoken to business owners who will be impacted by the loss of car parks over these two days.

“We have also made the Bright Street toilets free for the public to use while the Peel Street facilities are closed.”

Ms Frey said the building in the middle of Peel Street will have the internal electrical and plumbing stripped out before the strengthening can start.

“In early June we anticipate there will be partial road closures on Peel Street while deliveries are made to the work site, however we do not anticipate these closures will last for more than half a day at a time.”

After the work has been completed, one toilet will be available at the Peel Street location.

“The refit of the rest of the building will require external funding and this is something that will be worked on in the long term.”

The Bright Street facility is open from 8.30 to 5pm on weekdays and Saturday from 9am to 12noon.