Project updates and communication
Below is a list of key updates and events for the building project. We will continue to update this page with information and communication as it becomes available. The information is grouped by calendar year.
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January 2023
Two architects were engaged to offer their professional opinion on our building options and feasibility on our site:
1) Refurbish and extend the existing Chapel building
2) Build brand new facilities in conjunction with the existing Chapel
April 2023
The two architect reports were received by the committee with recommendations and options. They are available below:
Architect 1 - Feasibility Report
Architect 2 - Feasibility Report
May 2023
In addition to the two options investigated by the architects, a third option was investigated by the committee, involving a modular, more cost-effective building solution and materials.
June 2023
A significant building project update was provided at the Church ABM - catch the recording here. As promised, here is a copy of the brief that was supplied to the architects
October 2023
The Options Survey Results are in. Please see the reports below:
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January 2022
Building Project webpage and committee email established to ensure communication, consultation, and participation of all members of the St Marks Chapel congregation
April 2022
The committee consulted the Diocese about the viability and option for relocation
May 2022
The SMBC presented to Chapel Council and proposed the establishment of the Capital Works & Maintenance Reserve for reserving funds each year for future building requirements beyond the current project
June 2022
Dilapidation report on existing Chapel Building and Ministry Centre commissioned
July 2022
The SMBC presented an update at the Church Annual Business Meeting.
September 2022
A recorded update is now available for those that missed the ABM - Watch Here
October 2022
The Building Committee and Chapel Council held a combined meeting on 31 Oct to review the progress of the building project and discuss the way forward.
December 2022
The Building Committee was interviewed at all three services on Sun 4 Dec to update the Church on some of the progress of the project to date.
The Building Committee held a Q & A evening on Mon 5 Dec to update everyone on the project so far and to answer questions.
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November 2020
The first meeting of the new St Mark’s Building Committee (SMBC)
November 2021
A church-wide survey was held about our facilities and requirements - see survey results released April 2022