Surrey Quays station has taken a major step towards its long-awaited revamp after a main works contractor was appointed.
Morgan Sindall will take the lead on the station’s improvements, which include step-free access, a new entrance north of Lower Road and a customer bridge.
It will improve accessibility for local residents, including those living in properties on the under-construction Canada Water Masterplan site.
Currently, the only entrance is on the south side of Lower Road meaning residents on the new housing scheme on the north side would have to cross a busy road to get there.
The new entrance will save residents the trouble and provide better access to the Surrey Quays shopping centre.
A spacious ticket hall and a new gateline are part of the new entrance. It is expected to welcome 60 per cent of station users when the improvements are completed in 2026.
The customer bridge, with stairs leading to platforms, will provide a useful alternative to the narrow staircases that get congested at peak times.
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The redevelopment of Surrey Quays station is part of an array of improvements for this London Overground route.
The scheme is funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities as part of its Housing Infrastructure Programme with a contribution from British Land, the developer of the Canada Water Masterplan Development.
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Cllr James McAsh, Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency & Sustainable Development at Southwark Council, said: “We are delighted that a more accessible, better connected Surrey Quays station will benefit people living, working and visiting the area.
“Our new town centre at Canada Water will have something for everyone, from thousands of new homes, particularly hundreds of much-needed social rent homes, to new shops, offices, open spaces, and a brand-new public leisure centre. Future-proofing the transport links like this is essential.”
Enabling work is expected to start on-site in this summer with the main works expected to start by the end of the year.