The first steps of The Canterbury Journey have been completed with our works to create the Contractor’s Compound.
The compound works are the start of a 5-year programme to conserve and safeguard the Cathedral and its heritage for future generations.
During the course of The Canterbury Journey, the western end of the Cathedral is being restored and enhanced with repairs to the West Towers, Nave roof and Christ Church Gate. Furthermore landscaping improvements will significantly improve access and bring visual coherence to the South Precincts.
To enable the conservation works, we formed a new Site Compound, consisting of a level deck to provide flexibility and full accessibility by fork-lift vehicles for the transport of materials; a single storey timber frame sectional building for the Cathedral’s craftsmen and creation of a new temporary Welcome Centre and Canterbury Cathedral Shop Store to maintain the visitor experience ahead of permanent facilities.
