A £4 million transport scheme developed by Pick Everard has won an industry accolade.

The Colchester park and ride project won the Civic Building of the Year prize at the SPACES Awards.

The facility's usage has almost doubled since its initial opening and has "revolutionised" commuter traffic in the town. Almost 3,600 visitors, residents and commuters making use of the new facilities every week – with seasonal peaks boosting these figures throughout the year.

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Gary Buick, director at Pick Everard, said: "We're delighted to have won this industry standard award, recognising the revolutionising effects the building has had on the city as well as the excellent standards achieved in terms of design and construction.

"Colchester's park and ride is at the cutting edge of contemporary design, with bespoke timber beams creating a focal point to the terminal building – as well as forming the superstructure frame. The seedam brown roof and timber cladding have also added to the overall aesthetic which has created a sense of space inside and movement within the building.

"The chronic need to alleviate congestion was evident and what the park and ride scheme has created is a sustainable traffic flow, transferring journeys to a more network efficient bus service. In terms of environmental impact, this has obviously made a huge difference."

(LM)