Thanks to all of our very generous benefactors. Due to your incredible generosity, we have been able to totally re-roof Bethlehem
On Saturday 8th September, Wellington and the Wairarapa experienced a severe nor’westerly storm. As well as torrential rain, there were wind gusts of over 150km/hr. Unfortunately our Bethlehem Retreat Centre lost the roof off the east wing.
Most of the painted galvanised corrugated steel together with the wire netting, building paper and purlins were blown off the wing. Some of the pinex ceiling linings were blown away with much of the remaining pinex ceiling linings left water logged and/or bowed down with moisture. All the carpet and underlay were saturated by heavy rain. Some of the framing has become saturated resulting in the timber expanding and cracking gibraltar board wall linings.
While insurance will cover the damaged portion of the roof, other sections of the roof have been weakened and we are planning to completely replace the rest of the roof. This will be a very expensive undertaking but one that is necessary for the long term future of the building.
Damage to bedroom ceiling
Hugo our builder preparing the roof for the tarpaulin
Water on wooden floor
Water damaged wall
Carpet being removed to be dried out
The once straight chimney
Pots collecting water from the open roof
Where the roofing iron was blown off during the storm
Carpet damage
If you are able to donate towards repairing this facility, please send your donation to:
Magnificat Community Charitable Trust
PO Box 43
Featherston 5740
Donations $5 and over will attract a tax rebate