Beginning of our new alterations. Side fence on Carey St removed.

Church and old Hall Nov 17

Back view of site buildings before hall demolition

There will still be some tree shade remaining on the new car park site.

A whole new vestry will be refurnished

There will be a new placment in the church of the organ and piano

The cry room has been removed

Interior of the church - floors to be completely redone and new carpet will be laid.

The church and old Kindergarten becoming one building.

The last of the hall demolition - walls and roof all removed

Demolition rubbish from Hall and Kindy

The end of an era and a new carpark to be built in its place

These windows have been relocated to the new hall and entrance to the chuch. The old frame of the Kindy being remodeled to fit the new build for the new hall.

The old Kindergarten becoming the new Hall building

Removal of the old roof and progressive replacement of the new roof

The church’s old roof removed and being replaced with new colourbond

This ramp to be removed and replaced on the adjoining side of entry steps

Replaced old roof and extension for the new hall to match the length of the church is beginning to take shape

Old hall completely demolished to make way for the new parking area

Work site showing ground work completed of removal of old Hall

Works for water and sewerage pipe changes to allow the new floor to be laid for Hall

Leveling the ground having removed the old Hall foundations

Ground leveled where previous hall stood

Foundations for the extensions to cater for new Hall

GC Council required changes to the original underground pipe work

The two renovated buildings will be air conditioned for the seasons

Vestry stripped ready for remodeling

Photo taken from Vestry door looking to entrance of the church after removing the organ floor.

Frame for the Hall changes progressing

Many vehicles make light work!

New extension on Hall - outside walls being erected

New extension roof trusses placed ready for erecting

Trusses up and ducting ready for interior walls to be built

Wiring in the frame ready for new ceiling and walls

Ceiling frame ready for walls and ceiling to be installed in the vestry

Interior frame for walls for reception and kitchen being installed

Stained glass windows from church wall beside the old Kindy - now a joined wall. Replaced at entry - beautiful addition. Removal of old ramp.

The new reception windows and entry to the Hall. Notice the replaced stained glass windows from the church in the new Pastor’s office wall.

Stained Glass window from right wall of church - (now the interior ablution rooms wall) - replaced over centre back eaves of Hall entry

Roof all completed and new wall insulated ready for cladding

Kitchen walls completed waiting for cabinetry and interior ceiling in the process of being installed. Floor to be leveled ready for vinyl installation

Interior work on the new Hall. Walls up and ready for ceiling completion - Looking from front offices to back of Hall

Ready for new ceiling installation in the church where required due to joining of the buildings and removal of the cry room

Rendering of the church walls - covering the old brick work. - Starting to take shape!

New roof - cladding painted and exterior rendering started - showing a new facade view of the Church

This cross was installed on the roof to replace the old broken cross that sat on the old roof for many years. However it has to be replaced also as it was not built to our specifications. Watch this space for the replacement!

Unfortunately this cross has to be reinstalled for our correct specifications.

Despite the rain…. work continues on the rendering and foundation for entry to new doorway underway

Side view of the new Hall taking shape with rendering of the exterior walls

The new replacement cross will still be positioned in this site on the roof

Almost complete

Footings and frame work for new ramp to the new door entry to the church. Front entry door to the Hall at the reception area showing as well.

Completed waiting for cupboards and sink installation

New entry……..These now face Carey street where the old ramp entry doors were located ….now closed and this solid wall has replaced it.

Ramp proceeding according to plans

Back ramp cemented and parking area still being prepared

Newly donated Lead-light window installed.

Entry ramp ready for cement pour on May 3rd.

The Church inside walls being given a facelift

New church lighting installed - now for the floors

The first of two new leadlight windows in the vestry

Interior painting almost completed

Exterior wall of the new hall looking back from Queen St corner

Prep work for the church ramp and front entrance to the Hall

The hall floor ready for sanding and polishing

Kitchen benches installed

Close to removing this sign from our church entry doors