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Colchester Town Hall to undergo an eight-month roof restoration project
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Colchester City Council has announced an eight-month restoration project to repair a large portion of the Grade I listed Colchester Town Hall's roof after surveys revealed deterioration. Scaffolding installation will begin in the autumn, with main repairs taking place between January and June, and the scaffolding removed by summer 2027. The building will remain open throughout the works.
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- About 60% of Colchester Town Hall's roof is set to be repaired and restored during an eight-month project.
- Scaffolding installation is scheduled to begin in the coming days and continue through the autumn.
- Main restoration work will take place between January and June, involving new roof coverings, replacement tiles, and leadwork.
- The Grade I listed building, which opened in 1902, will remain open throughout the conservation works.
- Scaffolding is expected to be removed towards the end of the project in summer 2027.