Project Description
Founded in 1867, St Ignatius Church is a cherished heritage landmark with deep cultural and spiritual significance for its parish community. With more than 150 years of history, the church required a careful and considered approach to restoration. The project demanded specialist experience in working with heritage buildings, as well as strict adherence to guidelines on colour schemes and preservation methods.
In addition to repainting the main hall, the project also extended to the rear areas of the church and the paint restoration of key interior features. The parish needed a partner who could balance respect for the church’s historic character with the ability to complete the work discreetly, ensuring services and parish activities could continue largely uninterrupted.
Project Solution
Programmed Property Services was engaged to provide a heritage-sensitive painting and restoration solution that revitalised St Ignatius Church while preserving its history. All works were carried out in line with specific client instructions, including the precise selection of heritage-approved colours that honoured the building’s original charm.
Because the church operates almost seven days a week, flexibility was critical. The commercial painting team coordinated the schedule around parish needs, pausing work during busy weeks and resuming when the church was available. Their quiet, unobtrusive working style ensured that services such as Mass could continue, with the site cleaned and reset daily so parishioners barely noticed work was underway.
A particularly important aspect of the project was the restoration of a special mirror, which had suffered water damage and fading over the years. Programmed sourced a specialist restorer to bring the piece back to life, preserving a treasured element of the church’s interior.
To support the parish financially, the works were delivered under Programmed’s painting maintenance program, which allowed costs to be spread across installments, ensuring affordability while delivering high-quality outcomes.
Project Outcome
The completed project has transformed St Ignatius Church into a brighter, more vibrant space that parishioners are proud to gather in. The careful restoration not only enhanced the church’s appearance but also safeguarded its heritage value, earning widespread positive feedback from the community.
For the parish and those involved, the restoration felt like more than just maintenance, it was a passion project that gave back to the community, preserving a sacred space for generations to come. With its refreshed look and respectful execution, St Ignatius Church now stands renewed as both a spiritual and architectural treasure.
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