EDDC have now responded to my request for information on the repairs required to the clock. See details in the email from Brian Kohl.
Dear P Savage
I am sorry it has taken a while to get back to you, I have been away. In the meantime Jim Knight has contacted Simon Allchurch (the Senior Building Surveyor) with much the same queries. I list below his reply listing the repairs that are required in descending priority.
Repair to clock mechanism - a steel cable which is linked to the striking hammer inside the clock tower has snapped. This repair work can only be done by a specialist clock repairer and due to the height will require an access hoist. Quoted cost £460 + VAT excluding access equipment. Please note we would not allow any non specialist to work on the mechanism.
Cyclical repair and redecoration of external timber and metalwork, e.g. entrance door, weather vane, and timber columns beneath the cupola. (Approx £1K). Access equipment required.
Minor brickwork re-pointing and some stonework repairs. (Approx £2K). Access equipment required.
It was our intention to get all the work completed in one go, so that the access equipment or scaffolding would only have to be erected once.
If you are attempting to get a group of volunteers together, who will have the responsibility for co-ordination and Health & Safety issues? How will public liability and personal insurance be resolved? We will have to arrange to meet before commencement to ensure all issues are covered to everyone’s satisfaction.
I trust the above will enable you to move forward and I look forward to hearing from you in due course. Please note I am away from the office from April 28 – May 17.
Regards
Brian Kohl MRICS
Property Services Manager
East Devon District Council
Direct Line 01395 571585 (ext 1585)
Mobile 07710 286204
Fax 01395 517572
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