A Look Inside Dundee’s Verdant Works
As work continues to restore Dundee's Verdant Works High Mill to its former glory, Tay News has been getting a sneak preview.
The building restoration phase of the £2.9 million project is nearing completion.
The three storey High Mill and adjoining single storey Glazed Alley now have new roofs and windows, making the site wind and watertight for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Gothic cast iron roof trusses and columns have been restored and re-painted in historic colours, while the removal of the floors has created a full height cathedral-like space.
Gill Poulter's the heritage director for Dundee Heritage Works and has shown us around...
Gill said: “This project has been many years in the planning so to now see it nearing completion is fantastic. “The architecture is stunning and it will provide a wonderful backdrop for events and for the objects and displays soon be installed. “As well as improving the visitor experience, the development also offers fantastic new opportunities for learning and community involvement which together we hope will attract more people to the museum, both locals and from farther afield.”
The main contract to restore the building has been undertaken by George Martin Builders of Dundee.
David Maxwell's the MD of George Martin Builders, who've been undertaking the works, he's telling us what they had to deal with a the start of the project.....
David said: “Our company is very proud to be working on this building which relates to such an important part of Dundee’s history.
“As an ‘A’ listed structure we have used historic techniques, materials and craftsmanship, guided by the conservation architect, and are very pleased with the result."