Redevelopment of Ceannt Station, Galway

Description

As the Station buildings are listed protected much of the work will involve careful conservation of the existing building fabric therefore particular experience in this area will be essential. The following list is some of the proposed works to the station, further detail can be viewed within the PQQ document under Section 1.1 Description of the contract being procured. External -The removal of the existing train hall roof and its replacement with a new single span steel and glass arched roof similar in profile to the original station roof. - Careful conservation treatment to the external limestone ashlar walls - Replacement of existing aluminium windows and doors with period-correct timber sash windows and doors -Replacement of existing below ground drainage - Re & Re of new cabling, containment, lighting, PA & CCTV - Removal of redundant fuelling facility - Installation of a dedicated Per-Way Access Road Internal - Demolition of the existing 2no train station platforms - Removal of contaminated material and remediation – Partial demolition and reconstruction of the party wall between the station and the adjoining hotel and its reconstruction. - Careful removal of internal dividing walls of the protected structure - Construction of 5no new station platforms including track slab, buffer stops - Formation of a new southern concourse incl. a new entrance To achieve the proposed layout within the station, staff will have to be relocated. Part of the former engine shed is to be refurbished to accommodate station staff. To ensure station operations continue during the works temporary works will be required. To ensure rail and bus services are maintained the works will be undertaken in a number of pre-determined and approved phases. There is limited space around the proposed site and there is a functioning and busy hotel adjoining, therefore noise levels and working hours will be subject to restrictions.