Construction began in earnest in December 1969. The old chancel was stripped and demolished and new columns began to rise from the debris. Construction and clearing up finished on Saturday 24 July 1971, and the Cathedral reopened the next day.
Construction commenced in earnest in December 1969. The old chancel was stripped and demolished, and new columns began to rise from the rubble. Construction and cleanup were finished on Saturday 24 July 1971, and the Cathedral reopened the following day.