Information Released in Response to an FOI Request
| Title | Renovations and/or Redecorations Undertaken in Bute House |
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| Description | Details of date, nature and cost of any renovations and/or redecorations undertaken in Bute House since Devolution. |
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| Publication Date | February 28, 2005 |
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| Charge | Free. |
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1999/2000
Full electrical rewire (including minor redecoration of skirting boards and some walls)
Installation of new security system
Installation of new fire alarm system
Redecoration of former study, converting it to the Cabinet Room, including new furniture and carpet
Minor retiling of bathroom
Total cost - £168,000 (includes all statutory maintenance works).
2000/2001
Nothing substantial done
2001/2002
Decoration of entrance hall, stair and cupola £20,710.35
New stair carpet £13,393.92
Refurbishment of 2nd floor kitchen £6,050.41
Refurbishment of ground floor toilets, including
introducing disabled facilities £8,400
Decoration and carpet in sitting room £3,493
Furniture for newly created study £15,000
2002/2003
Refurbishment of 1st floor kitchen £1,000
Installation of external disabled lift £57,378.33
Installation of fire-safe doors in basement £3,200
2003/2004
Nothing substantial done
2004/2005 to date
Fitting of bomb blast film to all windows £5,000
CCTV coverage enhancement £30,000