Breakwater construction

10 August 1964

Breakwater construction

10 August 1964

Workers creating a breakwater of sand filled drums at New Brighton beach to try and protect holiday homes along the coastline.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: Christchurch Star archive

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-StarP-04712A

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