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The £4 million project began in May 2010 and involved the installation of 2,160 square metres of new glazing and 2,520 square metres of profiled sheeting. The 150-metre long station shed roof comprises two spans of 15 metres and 12 metres and covers four of the station’s six platforms.
Innovative rolling access decks which incorporated a temporary weatherproof roof allowed the repair work to be carried out in stages, minimising the effect on passengers using the station as well as providing weather protection.
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"We are delighted to have completed the refurbishment of this Grade II listed station roof on time," said Jag Paddam, Morgan Sindall's Managing Director of Infrastructure. "This was a complex project and the work was carried out whilst the station remained operational, requiring exact planning and substantial temporary works."
Work also included the repair and refurbishment of the roof's existing structural steelwork, replacement roof cladding and a new lighting and control system. In addition, the existing brick wall on the eastern side of the station was repaired and a new roof access and wash down system installed.
(CD/GK)
