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New Zealand's proposed building reforms may allow Rotorua’s Blue Baths to reopen by reclassifying earthquake-prone structures.
Proposed changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building rules could allow Rotorua’s historic Blue Baths to reopen after being closed since 2021.
The reforms, part of the Building (Earthquake-Prone Building System Reform) Amendment Bill, aim to replace the current 34% threshold with a new system based on building materials, height, and location, potentially removing about 55% of structures from the earthquake-prone list.
The bill is expected to pass into law early next year after a select committee review.
Mayor Tania Tapsell hopes the changes will make restoring heritage buildings safer and more affordable, while a nearby Pak’nSave store has already completed seismic upgrades exceeding required standards.
Las reformas de construcción propuestas por Nueva Zelanda podrían permitir la reapertura de los Baños Azules de Rotorua reclasificando las estructuras propensas a terremotos.