Expansion work at Huddersfield Train Station approved

Jul 10 2009 By Barry Gibson

The subcommittee approved most of the plan at last month’s meeting, but asked First to find a better design for the new door at the front of the station.

The company will build an automatic door to the left of the main entrance, similar to the door to the right of the entrance. And First pledged to put blue panelled wooden doors on each automatic door.

Michael Owens from agent Above and Beyond Architecture told the meeting: “This would make the facade symmetrical once again.”

Mr Owens added that the work, which should be finished by March, would improve the station.

He said: “Our proposals would reduce congestion and improve disabled access. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give Huddersfield the train station it deserves.”

But the plan was attacked by Clr Peter McBride.

The Dalton Labour man said: “The congestion is caused by First’s revenue collectors. There wasn’t a problem before they stopped people.

“This proposal would desecrate the building to keep First happy.”

Lindley Conservative Clr Tony Brice disagreed. He said: “The new door would restore the balance.”

The subcommittee supported the plan by nine votes to three.