Ecclesiastical
Whitehouse Presbyterian Church
Having been extensively damaged by a fire and subsequently denying the local community of a prominent focal point T&A Kernoghan were employed by the Client to restore the Church to its former glory. Having successfully come through the tender stage T&A Kernoghan worked in conjunction with the Project Architect Kennedy Fitzgerald & Associates to ensure that all objectives were met.
The fact that the building was fire damaged meant that an extremely careful and considerate approach was required in carrying the demolition phase of the project. This was to ensure not only the safety of operatives on site but also so that as many original features relating to the structure and fabric of the building could be retained.
This approach was apparent in the initial phase of the scheme where the erection of a temporary steel structure to support the front facade of the building was required so that its retention would not be compromised during demolition works. A specialist subcontractor was employed for these works and due to the nature of the finishes a number of other specialist sub-contractors also were procured as the project evolved e.g. stain glass replacement, specialist joinery for pews and seating and stonemasons for the altar.
Client: Whitehouse Presbyterian Church
Value: £1,740,000
Start Date: April 2005
Construction Period: 35 weeks
Architect: Kennedy Fitzgerald Architects
Quantity Surveyor: VB Evans
Structural Engineer: White Young Green
Service Engineer: Ballie Associates
