RESTORATION
This section outlines the work that needs doing to preserve a unique piece of our history.
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The estimate to carry out the required repair works is in the region of €400,000
Church of the Ascension Timoleague
Schedule of Works
Work Already Done: (Cost €54,000)
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Re-Roof Chancel and Vestry
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Restore Angel Paintings on ceiling of Chancel
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Commission Conservation Plan
Phase 1: COMPLETE
Summer 2020 (Cost €110,000)
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Re-Roof remaining Church including Bell Tower flat roof
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Plaster top and East Face of Tower with Lime Rendering
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Remove Existing Spires(in very poor condition) and replace with new Stone ones
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Carry out Measured Survey(necessary for planning permission)
Phase 2: COMPLETE
Summer/Winter 2021(Cost €50,000)
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Complete external plaster of Tower with Lime rendering
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Remove and Renovate Clock Face and Workings
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Remove cement based plaster from interior of Tower & Re-Render with Lime Render.
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Fit new ceiling in Tower and treat all timber in Tower for Woodworm.
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Re-wire Tower.
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Phase 3: COMPLETE
Summer 2022(Cost Approx €80,000)
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1. Complete external rendering of building.
3. Lower Ground Level outside Church Door.
Summer 2023
Repair external Doors
Install lighting to pathway(Cost €9000)
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Phase 4:
(To regulate internal environment) Summer 2024/5(Cost Approx €200,000 )
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Take up existing timber floor under pews, replace with concrete floor, insulated and including piping for underfloor heating.
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Install Air to Water Heat pump to maintain a 14®C temp at all times.
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Repair and restore all windows.
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Clean and redecorate internal roof structure.
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Strengthen boundary wall on East boundary.
Phase 5:
Mosaic repairs Summer 2026 (Cost to be established)
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Establish the chemical build-up of the salts present and establish a methodology for their reduction / removal.
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Test section of Mosaics and determine repair schedule.
Click on the PDF to view the Conservation report
Timetable of events
Thursday 13th May
Open Day 10Am-10PM