Stirling Council has approved an £874,000 restoration of the historic Christie Clock, demolished during a botched repair effort. Conservative leader Neil Benny criticized the cost, stating that three council houses could be built for the amount. While acknowledging the need to restore the clock, Benny expressed concerns about the financial burden and questioned the value of restoring a structure that had already been damaged.
At least three council houses could be built for the cost of restoring Stirling’s historic Christie Clock demolished in a botched repair effort.
At the meeting Stirling Council Conservative leader Neil Benny pointed to the £678,460 figure within the full £873,460 restoration option one . Capping the plinth, option four, councillor Benny said, had appeared an attractive option since money is exceptionally tight, but he described this as kicking the matter into the long grass - and costs in future could be significantly higher.
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