The feedback on the condition of the clock and tower from EDDC is both useful and also limited. I will see if there is more, but meanwhile, I think we need to make a start.
The obvious priority is the clock strike, which apparently needs a specialist to replace the cable which links the hammer to the mechanism. This is further complicated by the need for some access equipment. Do we have or do we know of a clock specialist that could complete the repair? It would also be useful to get a view on the quality of previous maintenance and if 17 years is a good life for the strike cable ( this assumes the cable was replaced when the mechanism was converted to electric in 1994 ).
It would also be great to get a view other than that from the council on what needs to be done to the clock tower now, and what are the likely ongoing maintenance tasks. Any builders and/or painters able to give some time to evaluate this?
Now I believe we can find most of the necessary skills locally, but that still leaves the requirement for access equipment such as scaffolding. It may be possible to get a good deal on this, though I think there will be some costs involved, so we may need to do some fund raising to make this happen. Any one experienced in this area?
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