The future of the elaborate Italian marble altar in Teschemakers Chapel is now heading to the High Court.
Father Mark Chamberlain, of Dunedin North Holy Name parish, late last week lodged an appeal with the High Court against a decision by the Environment Court ruling the altar was “part and parcel of the chapel” and could not be removed without resource consent from the Waitaki District Council.
Fr Chamberlain confirmed to the Otago Daily Times yesterday the High Court appeal on points of law had been lodged, which “absolutely shocked” Oamaru woman Susie Scott who had opposed its removal.
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