BY THE NUMBERS

1942: Prefabricated hall made in South Island and shipped to Titahi Bay for use by American marines.

1943: Last year of use before marines ship out.

1954: Taken over by Makara County Council.

1976: Porirua Little Theatre, which has used the hall since the 1950s, becomes sole lessee.

2010: Recognised as a historic heritage building.

2012: Structural damage discovered in August and building closed.

2013: Consent sought for demolition in April, but suspended in June.

2014: Porirua City Council agrees to get public comment on the hall’s future.

$368,000: Average cost for a modest repair of the building.

$800,000: Top estimate for a complete repair.

$1,030,000: Top estimate for total replacement.