Leys Institute closure - No way say locals
Earlier today a crowd of 60 locals turned up to show their support for the renovation of the Leys Institute and Gymnasium which was peremptorily closed with one day’s notice to staff and library visitors.
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Leys Institute gathering of concerned residents this Wednesday 26 February @ 10:30 am.
There are clearly some building safety issues to be attended to, but there is a vast discrepancy between the written report done by Engineering Consultants GHD Ltd for Auckland Council (AC), and what has been verbally reported by AC (based on the GHD report) to the press and public, in an attempt to justify the immediate closure of the building. This discrepancy is of grave concern.For Sale - One Move You'll never regret!
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