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04/08/2016

Work Progresses On £750,000 Restoration Project In Falkirk

Land Engineering is progressing with work on a £750,000 restoration project in Falkirk.

The contractor is renovating the town's historic A-Listed Steeple and the project is to be completed by December 2016.

Works on the 43-metre structure include essential repairs to the stonework, windows, and clock face as well as the iconic 'Cock o' the Steeple' weather vane.

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The scheme forms part of the wider £5.6 million Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) and is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.

Council Leader Craig Martin said: "The Falkirk Steeple is a real local treasure and iconic symbol for the area. The extensive scaffolding that has been erected underlines the level of restoration investment that is being made. We are grateful for the positive support by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Environment Scotland through the Falkirk THI. Removal and restoration of the weather vane signifies an important milestone for the team."

(LM/CD)

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