WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has been selected to take forward plans for the 'Halifax Station Gateway' in Calderdale.
The engineering consultancy will set out a strategic programme to deliver the existing station 'masterplan' and improve connectivity for the town centre, which is undergoing a multi-million pound redevelopment project.
Working with design architects BDP and C Spencer, the business will carry out a range of services including transport planning, structures, rail, environment, landscape design and architecture.
In addition, the company will conduct a feasibility design and business case appraisal for the remodelling and regeneration of the station and surrounding public realm.
The study aims to identify upgrades to road and pedestrian routes from the station through to the town centre, including links to the new cultural quarter as well as a number of new developments set to reopen later this year.
The final feasibility report is expected to be submitted in October.
Project director Adrian Kemp at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff in Leeds said: "We are able to draw on UK-wide expertise having worked on major station masterplans in York, London Bridge, Manchester, Newcastle and Stockport – which we also delivered in partnership with BDP.
"This, combined with our teams' wealth of local knowledge, puts us in a great position to create an exceptional station for the town and a distinctive gateway to Halifax and Calderdale. Our breadth of expertise across multiple disciplines will enable the team to unlock the economic benefits of investing in a better-connected, improved station for the people of Calderdale as well as business and leisure passengers."
Cllr Barry Collins said: "The Halifax Station gateway is a key part of our strategy to regenerate the town centre and I'm delighted that our plans are now being put into action.
"It's a very timely development given that the Piece Hall transformation is nearing completion, the new Central Library will open later this year and work on the Square Chapel extension is well underway."
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