Damaged in 2010 earthquakes and demolished thereafter, the old hall had formed the hub of the small community near Leeston as explained by the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall Management Committee (LMHMC) chair Denis Carter.

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At Architecture Workshop (AW), we have been working collaboratively with the project team to make the rebuild a reality for the local community with "deep roots in this area". With Carter's son, William confirming the first wedding booking for the hall along with some local groups confirming moving their services to the hall upon its completion, the hall rebuild will prove to be a milestone in earthquake recovery.

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