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Looking to the Future at Bath Abbey
Bare, Leaning and Bare, part of the Synergy group, are delighted to announce that their long term relationship with Bath Abbey continues well into the 21st Century.
Bath Abbey is currently looking at a major scheme of redevelopment, which not only looks at work inside the building but also incorporates work in the adjacent vaults and existing office building.
The works inside the Abbey are looking at how best to present and use the building for all who venture through the doors, whether they come to worship, to see the architectural splendour or listen to the many evening performances which happen throughout the year. One of the most ambitious plans is to replace the current floor throughout and incorporate under floor heating, possibly exploiting the waste hot spa water running through the Roman Drain.
The works outside the Abbey are to develop the existing vaults, Kingston Buildings (current Abbey Offices) and other underground spaces, to provide facilities for all users, including much needed toilets, a refreshment area and modern office space.
Following the feasibility study completed at the end of 2010 and the opening up contract carried out after Christmas, the current work is to update the Cost Plans to assist the Abbey’s future planning over fund raising and phasing of the work.
Bare, Leaning & Bare’s relationship with the Abbey goes back over 20 years, having worked with the Abbey on the restoration of the West Front and development of the adjacent vaults to provide a Heritage Centre.
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