The decision to select Wembley as the National Stadium has
focused public attention to the area and Wembley Park Station as a
critical element of the local infrastructure.
Wembley Park Station is around 100 years old and in very poor
condition, both structurally and aesthetically, and has suffered
increasing maintenance expenditure over the years. In addition many
structural and operational elements are in need of extensive
refurbishment or replacement. Existing entrances and passenger
flows serving the Wembley Stadium and Arena events are placing a
severe strain on the station and the booking hall, walkways and the
overbridge are frequently congested.
The £37m project which started in 1996 required the station to
remain fully operational during the entire duration and able to
accommodate commuter flows and Wembley Stadium and Arena crowds
whenever required.
Phases one and two are already complete and phase three, which is
due for completion end 2005/Jan 2006, includes a new concourse,
extension of existing concourse overbridge, staff accommodation
building, new staircases, platform reconstruction, all necessary
modernisation and refurbishment, mechanical, electrical and
specialist services installations, general fitting out works and
all necessary demolitions.
Franklin + Andrews' role comprises pre-contract estimating,
procurement and part post contract quantity surveying services.
