Wairarapa

New church windows for St Patrick’s

A restoration project at St Patrick’s Church in Masterton is being given a boost by the Eastern and Central Community Trust which is contributing toward new stained glass windows in the historic church.

The windows are to be restored to their original design, with glass being imported from the United and a special protective coating applied. The church, built in the early 1900s, is a Category 2 historic building and the stained glass window restoration is part of a programme which will see the interior, lighting, heating and seating upgraded.

The community trust $8,000 donation for the church windows is included in a total of $77,000 being given to Wairarapa groups this month. Other community trust donations include $25,000 to towards the second stage of development at the Featherston Skate Park.

The completed stage one has provided an entry and covered seating, which is used by locals and visitors and the second stage involves building the skate park at an estimated cost of $100,000.

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