Removal of chimneys and restoration of external masonry…
10th April: Relaid Floors
Relaid paving slabs and new window frames…
Mar 27th: Further Work
Clearance and refurbishment is continuing – amazing what is being uncovered – and things are beginning to take shape…
Mar 19th: Visit by County Councillors
Cllr Peter Jackson (Leader NCC) and Cllr Richard Wearmouth Cabinet member for Economic Development visited the site and were welcomed by David Lodge, CEO of GMDT.
And work progresses on restoring timber supports…
Mar 7th: Renewing the Chimney Stacks
Part of the station refurbishment involves restoring the chimney stacks – which were reduced in size at some point – to their height in the original build. Some of the refurbished stacks are being sourced through architectural salvage, but some – as these images show – and being newly crafted at Classic Masonry Works: