Here’s an update from Jack Carey; newly appointed co-site manager on the build:

“September has been a month of change on Balfour Beattys refurbishment of Stirchley Baths; after 47 years of service to the construction industry, Site Manager Steve Marsh finally has decided to step down and take his retirement. Steve set up and started this project back in February 2014 and has managed it up until now; I’d like to wish Steve all the best in his retirement and thank him for his efforts and invaluable service to our company. Moving forward I’d like to introduce you to our new site team; Site Manager Tony Fisher and myself, Site Manager Jack Carey. Having both come from Carpentry backgrounds we are both extremely excited to be working on a building with such heritage, character and will relish this opportunity. It is our goal to bring this building back to life and make it what it once was; the heart of the Stirchley community.”

Construction activities taking place this month has mainly been structural; due to the building being unused and un-maintained for so long water had penetrated in many places causing brickwork to move materials to decay. At present we are:

        – Demolishing internal walls to create new more open areas
        – Installing new structural steels in the basement
        – Installing new doorways, openings and lintels internally
        – Chasing out all external brick joints ready for re-pointing
        – Re-building and refurbishing the parapet wall and decorative stone frontage
        – Installing a new timber roof over the main pool

It is imperative that we get these structural works right to ensure that the building will last for future generations to enjoy.”