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**Deteriorating Paved Area:** The large paved area in front of and beside the church was crumbling, posing a safety hazard. - **Accessibility Issues:** The existing steps were difficult for people with mobility issues to navigate. - **Acoustic Issues:** The internal room was echoing and noisy, making it difficult for children attending classes. - ![d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe (12)](https://dblackburncontractors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe%20(12).webp?width=900&height=1200&name=d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe%20(12).webp) - ![d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe (9)](https://dblackburncontractors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe%20(9).webp?width=900&height=1200&name=d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe%20(9).webp) - ![d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe (7)](https://dblackburncontractors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe%20(7).webp?width=900&height=1200&name=d-blackburn-contractors-st-james-church-clitheroe%20(7).webp) - 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**Paved Area Renovation:** Stripped away the old flags, rebuilt the steps out of blockwork, and repaved the area with durable grey concrete flags. - **Accessibility Enhancements:** Created ramps for wheelchairs and steps for those who can walk up and down easily. - **Safety Features:** Installed handrails and painted the edges of the steps with yellow and black paint to improve visibility and prevent trips. - **Acoustic Improvements:** Stripped out the existing interior room, reboarded, skimmed, painted, and decorated, and then installed acoustic clouds to dampen sound and reduce echoing. #### **Results:** - **Improved Accessibility:** The new ramps and steps made the church more accessible to people with mobility issues. - **Enhanced Safety:** The new paving and handrails improved safety for all visitors, especially those with visual impairments. - **Acoustic Comfort:** The acoustic clouds reduced echoing in the internal room, creating a more comfortable environment for children attending classes. - **Client Satisfaction:** The church was extremely happy with the results and rehired us for the internal acoustic room project. 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