Contractor hands over keys to new Lancashire police station

Having completed construction, Willmott Dixon has handed over Lancashire’s new £25.6 million Pendle Police Station, marking a significant milestone in the county’s policing infrastructure.

The three-storey steel-framed police station will host policing teams including response and neighbourhood teams, as well as investigations.

As part of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s commitment that every borough will have a police station open to the public, the new facility will include a front counter.

Mike Poole-Sutherland, North West Director for Willmott Dixon, said: “It has been a pleasure to work in partnership with Lancashire Constabulary and all our valued local supply chain partners to deliver such an important project which will ensure officers have the modern facilities they need to keep the people of Pendle safe.”

Chief Superintendent Steve Rides said, “This facility will provide our officers and staff with the tools and environment they need to continue keeping Pendle safe. We’re incredibly proud of the collaboration that has brought us to this point and look forward to opening the doors next year.”

Andy Robinson, Director of Architecture at Pick Everard, added: “The new Pendle Police Station has been designed with sustainability in mind, targeting a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating.

“We’ve worked closely with Lancashire Constabulary, Willmott Dixon and project partners to create a modern, efficient facility that supports policing operations while remaining closely connected to the local community.”

Leach Structural Steelwork installed 300t of steelwork for the project.