A new home for a 70-year-old fire engine has finally been completed and it is now on display.
The Pleasant Point Volunteer Fire Brigade held a ceremony late last month to celebrate the completion of the display shelter.
Brigade member Barney Smith said it took them 12 months to build the display shelter and members were happy to have it done.
‘‘It’s been great. It’s been good to have it finished.’’
The 1952 Ford V8 fire engine was bought in 2018 when they discovered it was owned by someone in Cambridge in the North Island, and managed to buy it.
Before being replaced, the truck had been used by the Pleasant Point Brigade between 1955 and 1976 .
Mr Smith said having the display shelter in Main St was good for the community to come see the truck.
‘‘It’s no use having it tucked away in a shed, and the shelter matches the other buildings on the street.’’
The brigade held a fundraiser at the town hall to be able to complete construction of the shelter.
They have been told the Pleasant Point cycle path will be extended to go behind it. Mr Smith said the ceremony drew a decent-sized crowd who came show their support. ‘‘It was good. A lot of people gathered round to see the opening.’’
He said he wanted to thank the community and the businesses that had supported the project, and those who had donated materials and their time to help finish the shelter.
