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Cathedral Restoration Phase 1
	The first phase has a contract price of £480,000 + VAT inclusive of Fees. Of this we have obtained funding of £283,000 from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and £68,000 from Environmental Heritage Service (EHS), leaving a shortfall of £129,000. The work to be carried out on this phase is restoration of stonework to the tower and spire where necessary along with areas along the west wing. Also included is a new boiler and ducting, restoration of the toilets and an emergency lighting system. Unfortunately when scaffolding was erected and a closer inspection was possible, an additional estimated £191,000 of work is necessary on loose and cracked stonework on the tower. The toilets will be completed and in use by mid June and work is at an advanced stage on the heating and lighting. The overall work is not due for completion until October/November 2007. Phase 2 of the scheme will take in the completion of the stonework restoration, completion of the heating system and a new interior lighting scheme. The cost of this is estimated at £1.6 million and we are at an advanced stage of receiving a Letter of Offer of funding from NITB through Derry City Council as part of the Cathedral Quarter and Built Heritage Fund. The amount this offer will be is at present unknown but we are hopeful it will be in excess £750,000. It is also envisaged that funding will be available again from EHS and possibly HLF. There will nevertheless be a need for partnership funding from the Cathedral and with a projected shortfall at present of just under £1M an Appeal Fund will be launched. All donations will be very gratefully received and these can be made through: Very Rev. William W Morton Dean of Derry & Rector of Templemore The Deanery 30 Bishop Street Londonderry BT48 6PP Cheques should be made payable to 'St Columb's Cathedral Restoration Fund' Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Hon. Treasurer, Robert McGonigle at robert.mac@ntlworld.com