Business profile
Clancy Docwra: setting the standard in station modernisation
Clancy Docwra was recently involved in the modernisation of Hillhead, one of the busiest stations on the route serving Glasgow University and the vibrant West End
F
irst opened in 1890, the Glasgow Subway has been refurbished a number of times after being subjected to the wear and tear of time and relentless daily use.
Electrified in 1935 the subway operated continuously up until 1977 when the rolling stock, tunnels and infrastructure had all reached a point where a major overhaul was required; the twin tunnel system was closed for a major refurbishment and new rolling stock purchased. Following its re-opening in 1980 with the now iconic orange train livery, the system was a welcome boost to the Glasgow transport system for a further 30 years. The current operator, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, agreed funding for a new modernisation programme in 2011.
Modernising Hillhead
As part of this programme Clancy Docwra was awarded a £1.5million contract for the modernisation of Hillhead Station on Byres Road, one of the busiest stations on the route serving Glasgow University and the vibrant West End.
Hillhead, in common with all the stations on the system had begun to look tired with its 1970’s colour scheme, poor lighting and outdated technology. An important aspect of this
refurbishment programme was that the subway could not close down, and all works would have to be programmed around a fully operational railway. The majority of works needed to be undertaken at night when the trains stopped operating, however that brought additional issues around local residents and the active late night social scene in
Byres Road.
Clancy Docwra ensured that plans were put in place to minimise noise from deliveries and ongoing work. Space limitations meant materials had to be brought to site at the start of each shift from a storage facility not too far away. Gated access security systems were utilised to ensure no unauthorised access to the subway at night, and it was of particular importance that the station was handed back in pristine condition every morning for the normal operation of the railway. Local businesses were also catered for to ensure no disruption to trade from the works. Works were undertaken in five-hour shifts during ‘engineering hours’ with staff rotation to allow seven day working The starting point was to remove all ceilings on the concourse to expose the
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