Scaffolding will be up around the Dunedin Municipal Chambers for a while yet. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN : More than braces needed for restoration

Dunedin City Council property project manager Mike Restall highlights work is needed to restore the exterior of the Municipal Chambers. : More than braces needed for restoration

An ornamental feature has blackened over the years. : More than braces needed for restoration

Intricate work on the Municipal Chambers clock tower will be the third stage of the exterior heritage restoration project. : More than braces needed for restoration

Balusters have been assessed to see which ones might still be in fairly good condition. : More than braces needed for restoration

A line of "dentals" have been replaced. : More than braces needed for restoration

Fish-scale slates need to be replaced. : More than braces needed for restoration