Contractor named for new Stevenage bus station

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Stevenage Borough Council for a £8M project to build a new bus interchange as part of the town’s 20-year £1bn regeneration programme.

The project will see the company deliver a significant upgrade on Stevenage’s existing bus station by creating a facility with a host of modern features that will make it an important regional transport hub.

The new interchange, close to the town’s railway station, will include covered waiting facilities with extensive seating areas, toilets, café, live passenger information boards and greatly improved accessibility features.

The project is being accelerated by the SCAPE Construction direct award framework, which drives collaboration and efficiency to deliver projects to the highest standard. The interchange was designed by the architect Stephen George & Partners and will be ready for use by autumn 2021.

Chris Tredget, Managing Director at Willmott Dixon, said: “We’re delighted to be appointed to deliver the brand-new bus interchange for Stevenage, as part of the wider regeneration works taking place in the town.

“Once completed, it will help improve accessibility across the town, making it easy for all cyclists, bus and rail users to move around in a green and sustainable way.”

Cllr Sharon Taylor OBE, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council, said: “We’re very happy to see the launch of the new bus interchange development and it will mark another major step forward in the wider regeneration programme. The past year has been exceptionally challenging; however, we now have four projects underway, which is testament to the strength of our partnerships and to the resilience of everyone we’re working with.”