Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre
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Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre today to simulate a magnitude 4 earthquake.
Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre today to simulate a magnitude 4 earthquake.
The Canterbury earthquakes damaged the facility beyond use, and almost six years after it was demolished, a new facility known as Taiora QE2 has risen from the rubble.
Hundreds of children and 12 schools have pre-registered for swimming lessons at Christchurch's new Taiora QE2 sports centre, which opens today. The Canterbury earthquakes damaged the complex beyond repair, and almost six years after it was demolished, a new QE2 has risen from rubble - admittedly smaller and without the athletics track the old one was so well known for. Schools in particular are welcoming today's opening, after having to spend big bucks on transport to get their students to pools for lessons since the quakes. Logan Church reports.