From: Alice Salem [mailto:alicesalem@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 4:54 AMTo: Anthony AntaoSubject: RE: Update
Hi Tony,
1. Phase I (Steeples & Twin Towers)
Works completed and was handed over to us in mid November 2010.Defects seen were rectified and completed by mid December.
All work stopped just before Christmas.
1b. Phase II
(External works) was planned to start in January.
We have received several estimates so far already. And are currently negotiating and considering on using renowned Zanzibar contractors to do the works instead of using the same contractor from Dar es Salaam.
The mainland contractor’s quote appeared to be far much higher. The major reason being materials need to be specially shipped across the channel more particularly for this project.
However, six out of ten members from the committee - namely, Anthony Gomes, Raymond Martins, Tony Madeira, Ignatius Moniz, Richard Baptista and myself, found it to be more feasible in breaking down repairs constituting in Phase II. Instead of using one contract we have decided to split it into either two or three contracts.
(i) One would be, external plastering and resurfacing, etc.
(ii) Two would be, repairs to windows, doors, hinges and other associated wood works.
(iii) Three would be, Repairs to pipes and leakages.
As a result we found out using this option to be much cheaper. We also discovered it would be more manageable to monitor both work-in-progress and completed works. A pair of committee member will partner in monitoring each contractor’s works as they progress.
At this time, an estimate for this Phase is tagged at around US $20,000.
As soon as we receive the final quotation and all confirmations, I will disclose this information to you. Our hope is to manage the expense for Phase II from funds raised locally.
2. Phase III.
(All Internal Work – Resurfacing walls, columns, painting, retouching statues, repairs to benches, pulpit, the sanctuary, and all the major works in restoring the arts and designs on all every ceiling). That’s a million dollar question.
Honestly, at this point in time, we have absolute no idea how we are going to tackle this Phase. So far, with God’s and St. Joseph’s grace together with your support we have moved and progressed.
We will continue in this spirit. One thing for sure, we know that we have to keep funds available. That’s where awareness need to play its part. At this premature stage, we are currently relying on an Italian consultant to make available the expertise for this Phase. There again, I will communicate with you on that as development surfaces.
3. Phase One (Steeples & Twin Towers) The total cost came to around T Shillings 50 million. That’s approximately US $35,000.00. We are still holding 10% retention on it.
Kindly advice the other committee Chairpersons and committee members that Phase I was totally funded by the second collections made during every Sunday Mass. Additional donations came from well wishers, visitors and tourists.
Hope this satisfactorily answers all questions put forward to you. Feel free to forward any questions you have for me or require any additional information.
Take care and stay well,
Alice
Ps. I will be away from the 14th- 20th January.
In case of any immediate queries please contact Antony Gomes – Secretary.
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