The West Yorkshire town’s new green-roofed, renewably powered travel hub came out on top in the national competition this week.
Costing £20million Halifax Bus Station was completed in July this year, and has already won a number of awards thanks to its design and environmental credentials.
This includes a commendation from the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation’s [CIHT] and AECOM, which recognised the facility’s role in the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s ambitions to become net zero by 2038. Halifax Bus Station has can now add Transport Project of the Year to the British Construction Awards.
Other projects that won the coveted title include Barking Riverside Pier, repurposing an old coaling pier at Barking Power Station to become the new eastern terminus for London’s Thames Clipper Riverbus, providing new stop for pedestrians and cyclists includes a floating pontoon, canting brow, timber boardwalk and viewing terrace. You can find a full list at the bottom of this page.
Alongside a green roof, the new bus terminus – which sees 800 bus movements and 15,000 passengers daily – also includes solar panels and cycle parking. This is in addition to a new travel centre, seated waiting area and improved staff facilities.
As one of the first projects we completed in my second term as Mayor, I’m so proud that our state-of-the-art Halifax Bus Station is getting the recognition it deserves.
‘It’s been a huge effort from everybody involved to create a world-class facility, helping get more people out of their cars and onto public transport,’ Said Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire. ‘And there’s so much more to come as we deliver a greener and better-connected West Yorkshire that works for all.’
‘It’s wonderful news that Halifax Bus Station has been recognised with this prestigious national industry award,’ added Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council. ‘The ambitious project has improved the visitor experience, with better access and safer travel around the bus station, making bus travel a more appealing option. The building’s features also support our priority for climate action, with environmental impacts at the heart of the project, contributing to local and regional net zero carbon targets.’
A full run down of British Construction Industry Award Transport Project of the Year 2024 winners can be found here.
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Image: West Yorkshire Combined Authority