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CHBDC Mayor, Trish Gidden's idea district and regonal councils should combine to purchase the Aromoana Woolshed, was an opportunity not to be missed, she said , "the building had an independant valuation of more than $700'000 , had been renovated at a cost of $180,000 but was now on offer for $300,000 if the puchase went ahead it would be leased to a Neil McHardy educational trust for the next 30 years for $1 per year as they became responsible for all costs during that time. It would become an education centre as part of a regional marine reserve. A base for DOC and the Regional council, Search and Rescue, Rural fire service and other community services. Attracting, we thought unbelieveable numbers of school and college pupils and university students who would be bussed out to the building, suplimented by other visitors, paying a gold coin donation to the trust, expected to cover their expenditure.'