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education, events and other activities as well as inspiring
community projects in East Anglia.
We have had confidence in how Clarkson Alliance managed the team and project throughout. They’ve been approachable and knowledgeable whilst also delivering the
project on time.”
The scope of the project included complete re-roofing
with the installation of PV solar panels. There were also:
masonry repairs, the refurbishing of 20 chandeliers, a new
chamber floor, installation of new toilets and a kitchen
area.
The Future
“Conservation projects are unique in terms of stages of
funding. Nowadays PV panels, heat source pumps, insultation are more often than not essential considerations.
Combining the new and old, keeping the project on track,
dealing with the inevitable curve balls and doing our best
to keep all parties informed is what we do. Specialising in
this sector, we feel we are contributing to future generations. It is good for the soul combined with the satisfaction
of a job well done.” David Chapell, Director, Clarkson
Alliance
Unveiling the project on time enabled St Nicholas’
Chapel to be open for the Open Doors weekend, a
national celebration of Heritage where many notable sites
open to the public.
At the time Isabel Assaly, Regeneration Manager,
Churches Conservation Trust said: “St Nicholas Chapel
is a significant building in the Churches Conservation
Trust’s portfolio, as well having a noteworthy local history.
We’re really glad to reopen it to the public and also be
able to offer a new dimension to appreciating the Chapel
through event hire.
Examples of previous Conservation and Heritage projects
include The Caledonian Park Clock Tower in London’s
Islington Parks, Sacrewell Farm Heritage Farm and Country Centre in Peterborough and Oxford Castle, Oxford
Preservation Trust, Oxford.
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