As is often the case with art, final completion dates can be a little fluid. However we can take heart from the the latest update from Terry, from the Auckland Council who is overseeing the work. - Fabrication continues albeit Dion has succumbed to Covid. - The work on the foundation is underway. This is not a small artwork which also have moving parts so a solid foundation is required. - Council has approved an increase in the overall budget. That does not impact on our contribution which is fixed. - Preparatory work is underway re the Opening. Kelvin says "Be assured the 50th Anniversary Committee is pushing , like the Blues Scrum will, to reach the magical completion date." Clearly he made this bold prediction before the game and we can all hope his predictions for the sculpture are more accurate than his predictions for the game. [And thats without mentioning the line-out.] |