Project details
Client
South Ayrshire Council
Richard Hirst
01292 612905
Richard.hirst@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Value
£338,000
Duration
January 2019 – May 2019
Conditions of Contract
JCT Standard Building Contract With Quantities 2016 Edition
WHK Team
Robert Macnaughton
Fiona McLintock
Stephen Fulton
Building Safety Group Ltd
Client Team
Peter Drummond Architects
Harley Haddow
Project Benefits
3 Local SME Subcontracted
2 Local Material Suppliers
1 Local Plant Supplier
Overview
The ‘C’ Listed former Lodge House and attached stores were in a poor state of repair with very little maintenance carried out on the property.
Our project brief was to renovate, refurbish and convert the property located at the east entrance of Ayr Cemetery, which included significant stonework, complete re-roofing including chimneys and leadwork, cast-iron rainwater system, replacement of windows, reinstatement of interior walls, full services installations and all finishings including redecoration.
Due to the age and condition we had to be sympathetic to the materials used to allow the building to breathe as it should. Externally all stonework was matched perfectly using Scotch Buff Sandstone and St Astier Lime Paint. Internally Lime Plaster was applied and Keim Mineral Paint used to its breathability and high permeability value as well as its resistance to mould and mildew.
Prior to reconfiguration of the internal layout, the spaces were stripped back to shell-state fitted out with new walls and flooring to create new office, welfare and stores accommodation for the gravediggers and bereavement staff.
Accessibility to the site was difficult and had to be carefully navigated through the Tudor 4-Centred Archway presenting width and height limitations.
Communication with the Cemetery Clerk of Works was continual, with work being stopped for 30 minute intervals whilst funeral services were underway. As the Lodge was directly opposite to the baby and still-born section of the Cemetery, we therefore had to be especially respectful to daily visitors keeping noise and disruption to the absolute minimum.
The project was completed on time and within budget.