CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
Stage 2.1 QS
We have received QS (estimated costing) for Stage 2.1 (southern wall and steeple). We are looking at an estimated cost of $925,593.78.
Our engineer has explored the steeple closely and has surmised that it needs extensive work and this work must be consented to by Auckland Council. This is no longer just repairs and maintenance. This is due to the significant rot and some design issues, as well as historical repairs that have actually weakened the integrity of the structure.
The full QS costings can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ScFCFkorU8aw-az2k_oIrgY0dd-nS7hP/view?usp=sharing
We hope that these are worst-case scenario figures and that this parcel of work will not be this costly. We also hope that the tendering process helps to bring down costs. We do have the finances to cover this but before we launch into it the board and session will talk it through and we may also come back to the congregation if it deemed necessary to do so.
Please pray:
1) That God's will be done
2) That Auckland Council, Presbytery and the Presbyterian Property Trustee's all give swift permission for the sub-division/ sub-lease of land.
3) That we find the right agent and purchaser/ lease holder in a timely and well organised fashion
4) Something miraculous and/ or ingenious happens to bring everything together easily.
In all of this, it's important to realise that this is a building. God's Kingdom is not contained by buildings and is not limited by them. Let's trust that what God wills is what happens.
Arohahui the St St team....
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