Old Cellars

The Old Cellars is an old building (around 60 years old) and there seems to be no maintenance of its structure. It is one of the buildings that was most affected by the cyclones. Half of the roof sheeting is gone due to the strong winds leaving the roof structure exposed and the remaining roof sheeting is severely corroded.

The roof trusses can still be used but need proper treatment and maintenance. The purlins and roof sheeting must all be replaced. There is currently no rainwater collection system, such as, through roof gutters and a completely new system of roof stormwater collection must be installed.

The rest of the building also requires intense repairs. Some elements of the steel structure show signs of corrosion but can be repaired and treated, where the connections appear to be intact. But some columns present an advanced state of corrosion and require replacement.

This building is still operational even though half the roof sheeting is gone, leaving the structural and its contents exposed to the elements. This building requires immediate attention.