Kaipuke Kaiapoi Heritage Trust (Scow Success) October News letter (Abridged)
29 October 2024Thank you for showing an interest in the restoration of the scow Success.
A significant chapter in New Zealand’s maritime history is set to be preserved, as the restoration of the historic scow, Success, has officially been given the green light. The Waimakariri District Council has granted the Kaipuke Kaiapoi Charitable Trust a five-year license to occupy the current site on the north bank of the Kaiapoi River, despite future plans for a car park. This decision clears the way for restoration work to begin in earnest, bringing new life to one of the last surviving vessels of her kind.
Much of the restoration work will be carried out by volunteers, with guidance from experienced shipwrights.
David Morgan of DGI Morgan, a commercial builder based in Rangiora and a shipwright in Lyttelton, has been appointed as the principal contractor and advisor “David’s technical knowledge and hands-on experience are invaluable, especially since we are relying on volunteer efforts for much of the work,”. The trust is committed to minimising environmental impact throughout the restoration process.
For further information or to support the restoration project:
Contact: Graham Robertson
Kaipuke Kaiapoi Charitable Trust
Email: Graham@ScowSuccess.org.nz
Website: https://scowsuccess.org.nz/
Join us in saving a piece of New Zealand’s maritime history.
