Stepnell’s Construction Update

With the recent bad weather, the works to the Town Hall have had to slow down, but general progress over the last few months has included:

• The counter battening to the roofing works have completed ahead of the slate installation.

• The lift shaft is complete awaiting bracing detailing

• The steel frame to the extension area delivered on 5th January 2026

• The steel plates have been installed and amendments made to enable the Steel Framing System to commence

• Steel Framing System recommenced to the 1970’s building on 19th January 2026

• The Internal lime rendering is ongoing (with the exception of the reveals, that will be completed after the main walls) this means around 90% is complete.

• Quoins / stonework are being formed around existing openings

• The lead work has been prepared and laid to the Town Hall valleys.

• Reinforcement for the roof man-safe-system has been fitted

• The lifting beam and lid to the lift shaft have been installed.

• The masonry to the north and south elevations of the 1970’s building is on-going ahead of the Steel Framing System and window installation.