Work starts on clearing remainder of structure that has become a symbol of the earthquake tragedy.
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The demolition of what remains of the CTV building, where the majority of the Christchurch earthquake’s 181 victims died, is underway.
The burned-out lift shaft of the building, which collapsed on February 22, has remained standing, becoming a symbol of the tragedy at the site where 116 lost their lives.
The remains have been analysed as part of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the disaster and diggers have started work tearing it down.
Maree Lucas, whose husband Shawn Lucas, a CTV production manager, died in the building, was relieved the remains were coming down.
“It’s a reminder of the devastation. You can see the burnt-out lift shaft, and it’s not a very nice reminder,” she told The Press
She said a memorial should be constructed at the site in the future.
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