The church's new foundation rising from the ground

Impressive progress is being been made on the new extension at St Lucius'.

The groundwork contractors began their excavations for the strip foundations on Monday morning. 

But despite the best efforts of the searing heat to dry the concrete prematurely, the foundation blockwork had been constructed to floor level by Thursday lunchtime.

Some of the drainage pipes which serve the toilets and kitchen are also in place after a small change to the original scheme was sanctioned by the Kirklees building inspector. Now all is set for the first layer of the floor to be laid. After that, specialist masons will start to construct the building's outer skin.

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