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mitigate for holes in the dry dock gate. But the wall could be built, so it could be extended later to combat projected sea level rises, the submission said.

However, it said the sprinkler system needed to be updated first, as it no longer passed a building warrant of fitness, and in any case was only designed to protect the ship in a ‘‘very basic way’’.

‘‘Displays have been updated (including the addition of cabins and bunk beds) so the design of the sprinkler system needs to be brought up-to-date,’’ the submission said.

It said with the new ferry terminal expected to be constructed and the planned demolition of Ecoworld Aquarium next door, the dry dock would experience ‘‘considerable vibration’’. They had been working with Port Marlborough and Heritage New Zealand, but the risks still ‘‘compounded’’ the need for maintenance.

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