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The Bunkhouse Project

 

 

INTRODUCTION

Douglas Explorers are working in conjunction with the 1st Douglas Group to restore their Bunkhouse. The job involves a full internal and external renovation. Pre-Renovation pictures and a full list of tasks can be found in the sections below.

 

 

PROJECT CHECKLIST
 

Clear out rubbish from the Bunkhouse and area outside.
 

Take old copper piping out of the Bunk House.
 

Replace the rear window which has been broken.
 

Repair & Create (Where Necessary) Water Drainage Systems
 

Insulate roof then put plaster board over it again.
 

Remove old dead tree near Bunkhouse to prevent fall damage.
 

Review lighting in both the Main Room and the Bunks to improve safety.
 

Insulate the single glazed windows by adding a perspex layer. (Also prevents further breakages)
 

Full Electrical Refit.
 

Patch Floor and re-paint Walls, Ceiling and Floor
 

Sand down the bunks and stain them again
 

Take out old kitchen units.
 

Build new work-surfaces

 

 

PRE-RENOVATION TOUR
Before work began, a party of Ventures and Explorer Scouts went out on an investigative visit to determine exactly what work would be required to bring the Bunkhouse up to a relatively comfortable state and to comply with safety standards. Details are available by Clicking Here.

 

 

DECEMBER 2003 UPDATE
On the 21st of December 2003 the bad turnout at a Sunday Hike led to the three who showed up turning their hands to restoring the bunkhouse. Even despite the small turnout a great deal was achieved in the 2 hours. The old kitchen units were "Disposed Of" and some of the central heating pipes were removed before being packed neatly into the old refrigerator. Details are available by Clicking Here.

 

 

JANUARY 2004 UPDATE
Between the initiation of the Bunkhouse project in February 2003 and January 2004 the Bunkhouse has seen much of its fundamental work completed and many other section well under progress. The electrical installation has been planned and a first fix started. Details are available by Clicking Here.