Work to replace the roof at the Lanthorn Community Education Centre have been ongoing for some time after significant structural issues were identified. The council has fully funded the project to remove and replace the existing roof deck at The Lanthorn Centre and Chapel Annexe.
A new contractor was appointed in April with the objective of completing the project that will allow user groups and the wider public to use the much-valued community facility as quickly as possible.
A full review of the status and condition of the building has been undertaken and the scope of the remaining works to be undertaken has been established. The new contractor has provided a programme of works and estimated timescales for the project and, based on this, the estimated completion date is late November 2024.
The council has confirmed that it is anticipated that the cost of the remaining works will be accommodated within the overall budget available. Updates on progress will continue to be provided throughout the year.
Patrick Welsh, the council's Head of Finance and Property Services said:
"I'm sure everyone will agree the focus now needs to be on completing the project works and working together over the coming months to get the facility back open and moving user groups in as smoothly as possible, so that the wider community once again can use this important community facility when the project is complete."
