![]() ![]() In February, it was revealed that the cost of the renovation had risen by almost a third to 79.7 million pounds. "I am hoping the conservation work that has taken place on the tower - an important symbol of our democracy - will assure its place in London's skyline for generations to come." The four-year restoration scheme of the Elizabeth Tower began in 2017, reports Sky News. We could all do with some good news in this Covid-19 world, so it is very exciting to actually see some more of this great icon". Reacting to the development, House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said in a statement: "Like everyone else, I have been looking forward to seeing the scaffolding come down on Elizabeth Tower - so the unveiling of the roof will be a memorable moment. ![]() The clock - which weighs 12 tonnes - has been dismantled and taken away for a complete overhaul.Ĭrumbling stone work and leaks were also fixed as part of the conservation work. ![]()
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