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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

HEADED ITEM NO. 3

BOLTON HALL

A formal response to the Section 59 Endangerment Notice has now been received from the owners of Bolton Hall.  The response provides details on how the Protected Structure has/will be safeguarded and the security measures that have been put in place.  After further discussions with the owner’s representative it was agreed that a temporary roof structure could be put in place and that these roof timbers could be left in place to form part of the permanent roof structure this would ensure that the internal structure is protected from the elements.  It has been confirmed that a temporary roof cover has now been erected.  A number of other works have been carried out in association with the proposed restoration and conservation works to the house.

Tenders are being sought in relation to the reinstatement of the permanent roof structure.  The construction of the permanent roof and the erection of scaffolding to surround the main house and the chimney stacks and the necessary safety works will be commenced in January 2010 once a suitable contractor has been engaged.  Meetings have taken place on site between the Structural Engineer, Conservation Architect and a representative of the owners to ensure at all times the temporary or permanent works are undertaken in accordance with best conservation practice and prevent any further permanent harm to the original fabric of the building.                                     

Further to the above a representative of the owners has been in contact with the Council’s Conservation Officer and a site meeting is being arranged.