Work on site is coming along! As usual, thanks to Kenny Chin from the Main Contractors for the photographs.
This view is from the riverside and downriver corner - the roof is completely down now, as is the first floor cladding and lattices.
We can see the conservator's practices at work here - note that every bit is marked with a code, which tells us where it came from originally once it is stored for assessment, inspection and reuse.
This is a view from the inland/upriver corner.
The inland elevation, which faces the road, has been in danger of falling out for a while, hence the temporary props. Lots of conservator's marks!
More conservator's marks on the bits and pieces. The concrete skirt, apron and drains were added in the early 20th century, I think, based on when cement was first introduced to Sarawak.
A view from the old carpark, with a pile of bits that can't be reused on the right, and timber elements awaiting assessment and storage on the left.
Copyright John Ting Architect 2013
Copyright John Ting Architect 2013
Wow, it's nice to know that it is progressing on well and that there is serious effort for the fort's conservation. Let's hope they will do the same for Long Akah fort.
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