FLINT STATION GETS A FACELIFT

Monday 6 Nov 2006

FLINT STATION GETS A FACELIFT

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Date: Friday 10 November Time: 13:00 Location: Flint Station Event: Opportunity to discuss the works that are taking place to restore Flint Station with Network Rail, Flintshire County Council & Arriva Trains Wales Contact: Kirsty Anderson, Network Rail Media Relations Manager, 07717 737231 Flint station is being restored to its former glory in a project, due for completion in early 2007, by Network Rail, Flintshire County Council and the Rail Heritage Trust. As one of the key landmark buildings in Flint, the grade II listed building was in a very poor state of repair and needed significant investment to restore it. A major refurbishment programme is now underway, which includes structural works, modernisation of the ticket office and waiting areas, provision of a disabled toilet and new staff toilets and the restoration of a number of features such as windows, doors and fire places. Work commenced in March 2006 and will be completed in early 2007. The entire project is costing £1 million - funded by Network Rail, Flintshire County Council and the Railway Heritage Trust.

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