Manchester Oxford Road Station

Reconstruction of the three main conoidal roof structures and platform canopies including the provision and installation of prefabricated glulaminated timber gutter beams. Major repairs utilising the latest epoxy resin repair systems were carried out to the existing tied arch beams and portal frame. Cosmetic joinery works, which included timber boarding to the soffits of the main conoidal roof, was also undertaken.

Contract value: £250,000

Client: Railtrack Plc
Management Contractor: Laing Management Limited
Principal Contractor: John Mowlem & Company Plc
Specialist Works Contractor: ECC Timber Engineering Limited