Constructor appointed for £13.5m bus interchange in Chester

GRAHAM Construction has been appointed to develop Chester’s new £13.5m Bus Interchange.

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council selected Grahamas main contractor following a rigorous procurement process.

The company headquartered in Ireland will now work alongside scheme architects Austin Smith Lord, transport engineering advisers Mott MacDonald and Council officers to prepare detailed implementation plans. Work is expected to begin in mid-September.

The new facility is due to open in early 2017, enabling the closure of the existing bus interchange at Princess Street and paving the way for work to commence on the £300m Northgate development.

Cllr Brian Clarke, the Council’s Chair of Economy and Infrastructure, said: “We look forward to working in partnership with Graham Construction to deliver a first class, modern transport facility that will improve the experience of bus users and encourage more people to take advantage of public transport.  

“The new interchange at Gorse Stacks will bring about a major improvement in the quality of Chester’s offer for residents and visitors alike.”