Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

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The fate of Christchurch's quake-damaged Catholic cathedral continues to hang in the balance, with new estimates putting the cost of repair work at $100 million.

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was badly damaged last February and the diocese has yet to make a decision on the historic building's future.

"We are really looking at three options – whether to demolish the existing building, to retain what we can of the basilica and rebuild to its former glory, or, in the short-term, whether or not to mothball the building until we have a clearer picture," said cathedral management board chairman Lance Ryan.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/6481538/Church-takes-time-on-cathedral-fate

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