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May
2005
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Tornado
mortally damaged the Cathedral and severely damages Parish House.
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June
2005
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Pope Benedict XVI expresses
his sympathy for the people of Bunbury for the loss of the Cathedral, and
imparts his Apostolic Blessing
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July
2005
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Cathedral
demolished and $4.1 million insurance payout received.
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August
2005
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The
Most Reverend Gerard J Holohan consults parishioners and the wider community
on the new Cathedral.
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August
2005
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Liturgical
Consultant appointed.
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September,
2005
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Surveyor commissioned to
undertake a Feature Site survey of the Bunbury precinct.
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October
2005
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Town Planner commissioned to
undertake a Site Analysis of the precinct
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November
2005
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Three Architects commissioned
to develop conceptual Master Plans of the precinct
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December
2005
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Consultation meetings with
Bunbury parishioners held on the future Cathedral. Work begins on developing
a draft architectural brief.
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February
2006
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Marcus
Collins appointed architect of the new Cathedral
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May
2006
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Commemorative video of St Patrick's Cathedral released
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June
2006
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Consultation meeting with
Bunbury parishioners and architect
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October
2006
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State Government grants $2.5
million
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November
2006
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Federal Government grants $5.0
million
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May
2007
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Site masterplan released
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October
2007
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Quantity Surveyor appointed
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November
2007
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Artist Impressions of
Cathedral precinct released.
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November
2007
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Structural Engineer and
Electrical Engineer appointed
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February 2008
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Development Application approved by the City of Bunbury
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April 2008
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Geotechnical Survey of the site undertaken
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April 2008
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Fundraising Compaign launched
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June 2008
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Site works commence with the clearing and preparation of the site
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July 2008
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Repair work begins on the storm and fire damage to the heritage listed 'Parish House'
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September 2008
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Work commences on constructing the retaining walls
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November 2008
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Building plans submitted to Council
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February 2009
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Internationally acclaimed artist Robert Juniper appointed to design the Cathedral Windows
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March 2009
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Tenders to out for the rebuilding of the Cathedral precinct |
April 2009
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Perkins Builders awarded the building contract
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May 2009
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Building licence issued and construction begins
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June 2009
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Excavations of below groudn areas begin |
July 2009
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First footings poured to the Crypt and Bell Tower
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August 2009
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Footings laid for the Parish Hall
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