Rich heritage hits new heights with church roof rescue
Mossman history
Mossman heritage building St David’s Church has been returned to full glory thanks to a more than $130,000 restoration project.
Repairs to the roof of the much-loved Mossman icon have been carried out across the past few months after the worst of the wet season finished in April.
Anglican church warden Stuart Wainman said a $50,000 State Government grant was crucial to fix up the building.
“We didn’t have to close at all, due to the carefully designed program of works from our builder,” Mr Wainman said.
“We are delighted to bring St David’s back into a condition that can survive many wet seasons to come.
“It is pleasing to note that we have had 100 per cent support from our church community for this project, and I am certain the Mossman community are similarly enthused.”
St David's was first dedicated in 1899, but was completely destroyed by a cyclone in 1911.
Construction of the current building began in 1912, but after numerous cyclones, a world depression and two World Wars, the church was only reopened in 1952 - a 40-year construction time.
Mr Wainman thanked the church congregation who worked tirelessly to make the project happen, and especially Kirk Ford of Bespoke Carpentry, who designed and built the restored roof.
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