Since the last update, the main contractor for the project has been appointed. Beard Oxford will be responsible for delivering the repairs, renovations and conservation work that forms the ‘renewal’ part of the project. There has been some delay in getting practical dates and information to those concerned due to the complicated nature of the scaffolding design. Discussions about the design for the scaffold have been ongoing since September and it was essential to finalise this design before the work could begin. Since then the pace has picked up considerably. Between now and the end of the year the contractor will be erecting the scaffold around the tower and the exterior of the nave. Access to the shop and church from the Radcliffe Square entrance will be limited while the scaffold is being erected and it is likely that access through this door will only be possible at weekends. A safe tunnel will be built shortly to maintain access to both of the Vaults entrances.
January 2012 will see the start of Phase 2 of the project. This phase will be the most challenging for clergy, staff, parishioners and visitors as the entire north-east corner will be out of bounds and we will only have the nave and narthex offices. Full details are available from the church office.
For more information about the project and to speak to members of the project team about their plans, come along to our Open Day on Sunday 27th November at 12pm. This drop-in session is an opportunity for you to ask any questions and to view some of the architectural plans.
Sophie Slade, Project Coordinator
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