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The Fleche, St Peter & St Pauls Old Cathedral, Goulburn

Project Overview

Known as the only Greenstone Cathedral in the world, the Fleche sits tall and proud above this notable landmark in Goulburn. Fleche, which is French for arrow, is a spire like structure that adds a touch of elegance and grandeur to the already impressive Cathedral.

Due to its location, both within the Cathedral and Geographically speaking, it was at the mercy of the elements without any opportunity of upkeep. Our brief was to restore the decorative timber work like for like whilst using the best timber and weatherproofing products.

Undertaken during the winter months we dealt with minus conditions and strong winds with no respite from the elements. The team persevered and the job was completed to an exceptional standard.

Probably our favourite job to date and we hope for many more like it.

Client

Builder: Project Strategies

Photography: Urban Cam Creative

Contract Dates

July 2022- August 2022

Scope of work

Full restoration of the Fleche, including:-

  • Careful removal of existing materials to replicate offsite
  • Reconstruction of new floor due to 1.5 tonne of bird excrement destroying existing floor and access hatch
  • Installation of new handmade pieces to match what was originally there
  • Installation of cross bracing within the roof cavity to stiffen Fleche structure