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01/07/2013
House Of Lords Toilet Refurb Could Cost £100k
It has been reported that two toilets, used by peers and VIP guests at the House of Lords are to be refurbished – at a cost of £100,000.
According to an advert on the government-online.net website, the faculties give the building a "poor image" and are in "an unacceptable condition for the high profile area they are in".
It is understood one men's and one women's lavatory will be refurbished as part of the project.
The rooms are small, but it has been rumoured that the costs are so high because the work must comply with English Heritage requirements for Grade I listed buildings.
The tender document added that the work will include replacing historic oak panelling, minor demolition work, new sanitary equipment and new decorations.
Twelve companies have expressed an interest in carrying out the work and a House of Lords spokesman said the winner of the contract would be chosen "with a determined focus on value for money for the taxpayer".
The work is expected to take around six weeks to complete.
(JP/CD)
According to an advert on the government-online.net website, the faculties give the building a "poor image" and are in "an unacceptable condition for the high profile area they are in".
It is understood one men's and one women's lavatory will be refurbished as part of the project.
The rooms are small, but it has been rumoured that the costs are so high because the work must comply with English Heritage requirements for Grade I listed buildings.
The tender document added that the work will include replacing historic oak panelling, minor demolition work, new sanitary equipment and new decorations.
Twelve companies have expressed an interest in carrying out the work and a House of Lords spokesman said the winner of the contract would be chosen "with a determined focus on value for money for the taxpayer".
The work is expected to take around six weeks to complete.
(JP/CD)
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