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Wednesday 22 Feb 2006

BATTERSEA PARK STATION ON TRACK FOR MAJOR MAKEOVER

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| Southern

Residents and rail commuters are set to benefit from a multi-million pound overhaul of Battersea Park station following an agreement between owner Network Rail and Parkview International, which is developing Battersea Power Station. The £26 million two-year rebuilding programme, funded by Parkview, will transform the station into a vibrant 21st century transport hub. The plans include:

• Refurbishing the listed front and existing station building
• Constructing a new station concourse within the viaduct arches and providing new and improved shelter on platforms
• Providing escalators and lifts to make the station fully accessible and compliant with disability legislation
• Providing new entrances to the station from Queens Circus and Prince of Wales drive
• Installing CCTV across the whole station complex
• Creating accommodation for at least 20 retail and food outlets

  John Pike, Network Rail’s Director of Commercial Property, said: “This major upgrade of station facilities will increase the enjoyment of passengers enormously. It is a clear example of how our newly-announced programme of exploring development opportunities to fund station enhancements can work to benefit local people.” Cynthia Grant, Parkview’s Transport Director, said: “Battersea Park railway station is a key part of our transport plans for the Power Station. It is just a four minute walk from our site, offers a frequency of train service that is almost equivalent to the tube and will be the major conduit for visitors to the Power Station.  Parkview’s plans are to create a 21st century interchange and make it one of London’s most attractive, efficient, clean, comfortable and safe railway stations.” The next phase of the design development is underway and work is about to start on surveying the existing fabric and buildings with construction planned to commence at the end of the year.