Palmerston North City’s clock tower refurbishment was surrounded by public controversy. To have a cross or not to have a cross?
But once the building contract was let to McMillan and Lockwood, Mike Christie Sheetmetals was the firm they called on to help solve some tricky challenges.
There was access – MCS provided a double sided ladder that had to be craned into place.
There was the architect’s desire to have the structure appear transparent when lit up and the practical challenge of keeping the structure bird and vermin proof.
Mike Christie Sheetmetals manufactured and installed a high strength, fine metal mesh that sits inside the structure, keeps pests out, and allows light to shine through!