Copy of the artitect 

The St. Sabestian Church at Aquem Alto, Margao, is covered under ASI.
Initially, the then Chapel could accommodate a congregation of approximately
250
people. In the year 1981, it was decided by the Fabrica of St. Sabestian to extend the Chapel, so as to accommodate approximately 600 people.

The work of extension of the Chapel was restricted due to the Chapel coming under
the ASI. The front portion could not be demolished, nor the back portion could
be extended due to the ASI restriction. Accordingly, the Chapel was build by
extending the sides and having a floor added to it. It is now felt, that even
with this modification of the Chapel, the area is not sufficient to accommodate
the ever growing number of parishioners. The Chapel has been elevated to the
status of a Church, on 3rd November 2002 by the Arch Bishop of Goa.
 

In order to cater to the spiritual needs of the parishioners, and specially
to help them participate in the Sunday Eucharistic Celebration, and for other
liturgical functions, it was found that the present Church was not sufficient.
Thus, a need was felt for a larger Church. The Fabrica of the Church, in
consultation with the Parish Council, felt the need as genuine and proposed for
the construction of a new Church complex on a plot adjacent to the existing
Church. The present Church will not be demolished, but will be used as a place
of worship of the Blessed Sacrament.
 

Tenders are being called from reputed architects registered with the Council
of Architecture (Goa Chapter), and having experience in similar kinds of
projects to quote as per the requirements shown in the attached annexture.
Your tender along with the specified drawings as per the annexture should
reach the Church Office latest by 20th September 2003

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

For St. Sabestian Church


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Fr.James Torres E Silva                Lawrence Gomes       
 

Dr.Alfredo Antao           
(President of the Fabrica)          (Tresurer of the Fabrica)       
  
(Attorney of the Fabrica)               


ANNEXTURE

1.The starting frontline of the basement of the new Church is to start
approximately in line or a little away from the end point of the existing
Church. i.e. approximately 36mts. from the front boundary wall.

2. Basement :
a.  Parking for cars and also for use as Storage.
b.  The basement will have a width of approx. 15 meters and length of
approx. 30 meters after providing for the road setback along the western
boundary. The height of the basement to be approx. 3 to 3.5 meters or as required. This height will be achieved by excavating below the 0.50 meter level shown in the
drawings of the property of St. Sabestian Church.. The front line of the
basement i.e. approx. 30 meters will be the entire width of the new Church.

3.Ground Floor:
a. The ground floor will rest above the basement and will be at a height
of 3 to 3.5 meters or more as required.
b. The ground floor will accommodate the following:
 
i.  Community hall to accommodate 150 people.
ii.  Meeting/ Catechism rooms (12 to 15) each for accommodating 25/30 persons.  iii.Common wash room, latrine & WC.
iv. Temporary accommodation for priest, till the priest’s residence is
constructed.

4.Main Church to accommodate:
a.  The entire area above the ground floor approx. 15 x 30 meters will be
kept as porch of the Church. The Church façade will start after the 15 meters.
b.  The width of the Church to be approx. 30 meters. The length of the
Church will be approx. 40 or 45 meters.
c. Seating arrangement for a congregation of 1000/1200 people.
d.  It is proposed to have 4 rows of benches. Each row will have 2 benches
each of 2.5 meters to make 5 meter wide bench with 1.5 meter isle. The center
isle will be 2.5 or 2 meters wide and the two end rows along the side wall
will be left with the space of 0.9 or 1 meter.
e. As far as possible, pillars to be at a larger span so that the main
alter is visible to the people from all directions.
f. Provision for Sacristy and storeroom.
g. If possible to have a loft for front portion for youth.
h.  To provide proper ventilation. Sound systems (acoustic),
electrification and for sufficient natural light.
i. A special place for choir.

5. Priests Residence(Provision to be made separately):
a. For the parish priest a hall, bedroom with attached bath, W.C./W.B.
b.  Guest rooms (2 Nos.) each with bath, W.C./W.B.
c.  Provision to be made for drawing room, Dinning hall and a Kitchen
d.  Servant / Sacristan Quarters with bath/W.C.

6.  Infrastructure:
Provisions to be made for a road of required setback 6 or 4 meter wide along
the western boundary and 3 meter wide along the eastern boundary. Proper
arrangement to be made for the approach to the main entrance of the Church.

7.  Requirements:
a.Front and Side elevation with perspective views.
b. Scale of drawings 1: 500
c. No. of drawings (3 Sets)
 
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Fr.James Torres E Silva                Lawrence Gomes       
Dr.Alfredo
Antao           
(President of the Fabrica)          (Tresurer of the Fabrica)       
  
(Attorney of the Fabrica)