The spectacular Milford Discovery Centre had its final panelling choppered into Milford Sound last week, signalling the final stages of a $300,000 refurbishment and structural redevelopment.
The structure is the only one of its kind in the Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, where visitors descend more than 10m below the surface to marvel at spectacular marine life in its natural habitat.
The Discovery Centre has operated in Milford Sound for 14 years and the significant investment in the refurbishment was driven by a desire to create more of a ‘wow’ factor for customers and offer a more interactive and educational experience.
The 29 information panels, ranging in size from 3.4m high by 2.7m wide, will enable visitors to ‘learn above before venturing below’.
The panels were designed by Southern Discoveries and Jonathan Sagar of Voice Brand Agency, and constructed and laminated in Invercargill by Grant Elliotte of Signworld before making the over 270km journey to Milford by road.
There they were picked up by helicopter pilot Jeff Shanks of Milford Helicopters and carefully lowered onto the pontoon alongside the centre in Harrison Cove.

Web: http://www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz/

Posted: Tuesday, 15-Jun-2010 at 13:24
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