Journal - 29-07-2019:
£2million project to transform landmark Perth church enters final phase
Work to transform a landmark city centre church in Perth into a new civic space for markets, shows and exhibitions is entering its final phase.
The £2million project to renovate St Paul’s Church is expected to be completed in the next few months.
The church is a prominent feature of the Fair City’s skyline but has lain empty for decades after closing its doors in 1986.
Perth and Kinross Council bought the dilapidated property in 2017 with a vision of turning it into a new cultural space for the city.
Work began in earnest late last year and council officials have now confirmed the project is nearing completion.
Some repairs have still to be carried out on the landmark tower and other architectural details.
A Perth and Kinross Council spokesperson said: “Works are entering their final phase on St Paul’s Church to transform it into a public space for events use, with the remaining repairs to the building’s tower and reinstatement of architectural details and lighting to be carried out prior to completion in the coming months.”
