Request Details
Church Information
St. Mary's Basilica
Roman Catholic · Established 1878
Fr. Thomas De Silva
+94 11 234 5678
Archdiocese of Colombo
Western Province
RC-COL-1878-042
10 January 2026
79 days ago
Renovation Description
High PriorityThe roof of the main nave has suffered significant structural deterioration due to heavy monsoon rains and prolonged water ingress over the past three years. Critical sections of the timber trusses are showing signs of rot, and several roofing tiles have displaced, posing a risk to the congregation and the historic interior. Immediate restoration is required to preserve both the architectural heritage and the safety of the building.
Scope of Work & Budget
Estimated totalTimber truss inspection & replacement
Main nave — 14 trusses to be fully replaced
Roofing tile replacement
Traditional clay tiles, approx. 2,400 units
Waterproofing & sealing
Full interior membrane application
Scaffolding & labour
Estimated 8-week project duration
Uploaded Request Letter
✓ VerifiedRenovation_Request_StMary_Jan2026.pdf
PDF Document · 1.8 MB · Uploaded 10 Jan 2026
Site Photographs
Assigned Reviewer
Mr. M. Fernando
Senior Heritage Architect
Activity Timeline
Request submitted
Colombo Diocese Office · 10 Jan 2026
Documents verified
Admin User · 12 Jan 2026
Assigned for review
Admin User · 14 Jan 2026
Awaiting approval decision
Pending