Architecture and Building Surveying
Network Rail commissioned VolkerFitzpatrick to be the Principal Contractor for the proposed MAFA works at the station.
VolkerFitzpatrick in turn commissioned Robinson Kenning & Gallagher to develop the clients aspirations and produce a viable scheme. The station concourse was highly congested due to constraints on the available space and passenger circulation is severely constrained, especially at peak periods. To address this, the following elements of works were required at the station to alleviate the congestion on the concourse and to meet Networks Rails requirements for pedestrian flow up to 2026.
- Demolition of the existing Island Retail Building on the Concourse.
- Adaptation of the existing ticket barrier line to provide additional ticket gates & improve passenger flow.
- Rationalisation of the existing concourse furniture such as Ticket Vending Machines and Seating.
- Rationalisation/upgrading of the way finding signage within the concourse.
A listed building application technical support report was prepared by RKG and submitted by Network Rail. Estimated project value of £4.2M.