St Peter's Anglican Church

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to Rev. Scott Dulley and the congregants of St Peter's Anglican Church in East Maitland, who last weekend celebrated the completion of the new roof on their magnificent church. Replacing a slate roof at such a height is no small task. Congratulations to Jamie McCulloch and the team at East Coast Slate Roofing who completed the project. Approximately 80 tonnes of scaffolding, 20,000 pieces of slate, 160 metres of copper gutters and 40 metres of copper downpipes were used to complete the 14 week works. The final piece of work was putting the St Peter's Bell back in its rightful place above the west end of the church. The bell was cast by J Warner & Sons of London in 1868 before being brought to Australia the following year by Archdeacon Lovick Tyrrell, Rector of the parish for 40 years. The bell lovingly connects the past to the new works. The project was celebrated in a special service last Sunday, presided over by the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Peter Stuart. Congratulations to all congregants, diocese staff, contractors and community members involved in this wonderful project.