HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DEDICATED GIFT
The principal
areas of work:
The main and side aisles
are in need of repair and restoration.
The time has come when major
works are required, open joints on the ridge tiles need re-pointing, many
missing and broken tiles need to be replaced. The complete re-tiling of the
nave and chancel are a priority to avoid storm damage due to the currently
weak tile fixings .
Estimated
Cost £550,000
Brick and
stone works need renewing outside and inside
There is considerable sulphate
attack in the stonework to the south porch, and at various other places,
caused by atmospheric pollution re-acting with the limestone. Inside, rising
damp in St Patrick's Chapel and the south transept needs urgent attention.
Cleaning of the interior is recommended when funds permit.
Estimated
Cost £537,000
Fabric
projects also considered important:
New heating and internal
lighting.
There is concern about electric
wiring, particularly in the ambulatory, and about unsupported electrical
cables running in the main roof void.
Estimated
Cost £246,000
Provision
of a proper Crypt and making good ceramic tiles.
Estimated
Cost £89,000
External works including Bell Restoration.
Estimated Cost £80,000
Stained
Glass repair and replacement
Estimated
Cost £69,000
Redecoration
inside and outside
Estimated
Cost £44,000
| TOTAL £1,615,000 |
Campaign Office:
St. Patrick's Rooms, St.
Alban's Church
Stanhope Street, Highgate
Birmingham
B12 0XB