ACP UPDATE :: Sunday 17th September, 2023
The ACP Team is grateful to God for His faithfulness for the Cathedral Building project, now in Phase 3 which is the Completion phase. The new Sanctuary is fully plastered internally and external works for storm water drainage, paving, boundary fencing and gates are done.
Completion for all Interior works and installations is anticipated by the end of the year 2023 to achieve useable state while Exterior works which means- Cladding to Slanting Walls and bell tower, pending offices (on lower ground) and installations for functionality will be done next year.
Brethren, the finishing line is near, do not despair! We encourage you to continue to: Pray, Participate, Provide and (mobilize) Partners for this great work as we honor God.
Thank you, for your continued support.
FINANCIAL STATUS
The above roadmap heavily depends on how fast we can close the funding gap
| Ongoing Scope of Contracts for Interior Works | Contractors | Contract Value (UGX), incl. VAT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Floor finishes and Internal Wall finishes (Lot 6); Closures – Doors and Railings (Lot 7), Acoustic Ceiling (Lot 9), and electro-mechanical installations (Lot 10/11) | Seyani Construction Company Limited | 6,965,469,955 |
| 2. | Windows (Lot 8); Public Washrooms and Selected Offices (Transitional Works) | Hebron Investments Ltd | 803,804,914 |
| 3. | Floor Finishes – Bell Tower and Staircases (Sub-contractor/ Transitional) | Terrazzo Masters Ltd | 273,180,856 |
| 4. | Consultancy Services | Creations Consult Africa Ltd and CoConsultants | 700,000,000 |
| 5. | Total Obligation for On-going contracts | 8,742,455,725 | |
| 6. | Available funding at Commencement (Jan 2023) | 3,275,648,925 | |
| 7. | Funding Gap at Commencement (Jan 2023) | 5,466,806,800 | |
| 8. | Funds raised so far (14th September, 2023) | (2,145,976,117)/= | |
| 9. | Current Funding Gap for Interior Works (14th September, 2023) | 3,320,830,683/= |
ACP 10TH SEPTEMBER 2023 COLLECTIONS.
| INCOME DESCRIPTION | |
| 8am service | UGX. 2,257,200/= USD 100 |
| 10:00am service | UGX. 5,693,500/= USD 110 |
| 12:00 Noon service | UGX. 2,540,000/= |
| Office/Walk in Collections | UGX. 22,370,000/= USD 300 |
| Total Collections | UGX. 32,860,700/= USD 510; |
TECHNICAL STATUS
The project is in the hands of Supervising Consultants and Contractors. While the site remains under restricted access, you are encouraged to visit the site for a guided tour. A summary of specifications for Works and progress made so far is shown below:
| Works | Adopted specifications / Scope | Status (July 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Finishes (Lot 6) | (a) Main Sanctuary – Aisles, Vestries and entrance /exit areas – Granite (b) Main Sanctuary – Sitting area – Terrazzo (c) Altar – Carpet (d) All Galleries – Terrazzo (e) All Bell Tower – Terrazzo | • Terrazzo work to Bell tower including printing scriptures at landings = 90% • Floor finishes for Sanctuary – not yet started until ceiling work is completed to clear the space |
| Doors and Railings (Lot 7) | (a) Internal doors – Timber (b) Entrance / Exit doors – Timber paneled in metallic framing and with artistic features (c) Security access controls – Metallic doors / grill (d) Railings – Wrought Iron Framing with Timber panels | • Railings to Stair cases – commenced with Bell tower • Doors – not yet fixed pending floor finishes |
| Windows (Lot 8) | (a) Steel Casement Window frames for large openings – for strength and durability (b) Aluminum type – for smaller openings and offices (c) 8mm Glazing (d) Staining – selected panes to be laminated with stained stickers (e) Long windows to Slanting walls – to be done later with exterior cladding | • Vertical windows for Sanctuary at 70% • Windows for offices on lower ground at 90% |
| Acoustic Ceiling (Lot 9) | (a)Timber ceiling with acoustic foam • Suspended timber slats on steel framing fixed to roof profile. • The timber used is Pine, stained to Mahogany appearance. Pine was agreed to balance cost, structural weight and availability. (b)Acoustic material – foam with high reverberation (sound) absorption capacity | • Ceiling is 60% done • Section under galleries completed • Encasing roof trusses done • Fixing Scaffolding for the high middle section |
| Electrical, ICT and Security Installations (Lot 10) | (a) Lighting and Power points (b) Fire detection installations (c) Audio – Visual installations – First fix only. Fittings/ equipment will be procured later (d) Security installations – First fix only. Fittings/ equipment will be procured later (e) Power Supply and back up – including a transformer | • Electrical installations at 50% • Laying of conduits in walls and floors ongoing |
| Mechanical Installations (Lot 11) | (a) Plumbing, Sanitary fittings and drainage (b) Fire-fighting Installations | Not yet started |
Due to challenges with imported items and the caution to avoid hurried finishes and timber treatment. The revised completion date is now 01st December 2023.
May the Lord help each one us to give towards the completion of the new Cathedral.