📋 Tender Overview
Scope Construction of HS2s interchange station site near Birmingham Airport. Preliminary work has been completed and now major structures are being put in place on the site of the new station. Covering an area of 150ha the site is situated within a triangle of land formed by the M42 A45 and A452. The current work involves building modular bridges over the M42 and A446 and reshaping of the road network in the area to facilitate access to the new station as well as to and from Birmingham Business Park. The construction project involves nearly 200 people including graduates and apprentices who are working on the site. The people are drawn from HS2s Early Works contractor LM a joint venture between Laing ORourke and Murphy.The number of workers is set to increase to 250 people in the next few months as the construction of new bridges and access roads continues to develop. Amenities at HS2 Interchange StationThe station will feature a multi-storey car parking solution with charging points for 222 electric vehicles.It will include parking spaces for 176 bicycles with potential for further expansion. Dedicated routes will be created to provide cycle access to the station from the north west and south-east. Bicycle parking will be designed to provide access for cyclists with disabilities and storage for adapted cycles.The station design will enable full integration with local buses taxis and private transport options.In addition the design will include food and retail accessible toilets and a multi-faith room. Dedicated seating areas for passengers with reduced mobility will also be incorporated.
