Decision - Annual Maintenance Programme for the Royal Pavilion & Museums

1.     That the maintenance programme for 2008/09 be agreed and that delegated authority be given to the Acting Director of Cultural Services for the implementation of necessary works.

2.     That the temporary closures of the Royal Pavilion and Museums be agreed on a rolling basis to carry out the works.

1.     The proposed maintenance programme and improvements is best achieved through temporary closures of the buildings.

1.     Overnight working.  This is unsuitable for some work as the work cannot be completed in time for opening to the public in the morning and where this method is used it entails removing and taking down equipment so that it is safe to allow visitors into the building. Costs of overnight working can be considerably more.

2.     Carrying out work whilst the building is open to the public.  Where possible this is done, for example restoration work on the Saloon in the Royal Pavilion at present. However, work that affects the visitor exit and entry routes can’t be carried out under these circumstances, as scaffolding and other equipment can block exit routes and become hazards to the visitor.  Furthermore, the work can be detrimental to the visitor experience.