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In the mid-1970s, the hospital board proposed to demolish the chapel to make way for additional operating theatres. This was met with strong opposition, and the hospital board found a solution that left the chapel in place. The next threat of demolition occurred in the 1980s and was again met with
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announced that the chapel would be repaired, after demolition had been considered. Work to restore the chapel began in
September 2017 and despite some unforeseen setbacks, was completed to schedule in August 2018. It was re-opened by the Governor General
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architectural style for the building, with the walls made of exposed brick inside and out, and timberwork on the inside. The timber includes Oregon panelling, and blackwood and oak parquet floor. There are carvings in the sanctuary by
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had damaged the building. It suffered additional damage in subsequent earthquakes. In
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