Stabilisation North and South transepts
Damaged masonry for both the transepts will be deconstructed. Temporary steel support frames will be installed, and temporary wall cladding will be needed.
September 2020 – The large concrete foundation needed for the steel support frame that will be used to stabilise the transept was poured.
October 2020 – The 32 tonne steel support frame is now in place (see the photo at the top of the page).
November 2020 – Extensive scaffolding is now in place (see image bottom right).
Diagram (right): Support frames on the South Transept will hold the walls in place and provide a safe access point.
