Two year project to restore Whitley Bay Metro station finally completed
The historic canopy at Whitley Bay Metro station has been restored to its former glory following the completion of a two-year major project.
The Grade II listed structure has undergone renewal work as part of the Metro Asset Renewal Programme.
Nexus, the public body which runs Metro, said the multi-million pound project is transformational for Whitley Bay Metro station – which used by 1.2 million customers per year and is a key gateway into North Tyneside and its award-winning coastline.
The completion of the works was marked at an event on Thursday, March 20, where guests were invited to celebrate the milestone.
The project involved the installation of 1,296 new panes of glass and the strengthening and repainting of steelwork around the structure. New lighting has been installed along with a new public address system and new CCTV cameras. Glazing directly above the Metro tracks has also been reinstated.
Cathy Massarella, Managing Director at Nexus, said: “I’m delighted to say that our major restoration scheme at Whitley Bay Metro station is now complete.
“The focus of these works has been on the canopy, which has been carefully restored to its former glory. The building is Grade II listed, built in 1910, and is an important gateway into North Tyneside from the Tyne and Wear Metro.
“Whitley Bay is a station with a great deal of charm. It has proudly served Metro since the network opened in 1980. This project has ensured that the station will be there for people to enjoy for many decades to come.
“We’ve been able to keep the station open throughout the works, but it has meant some disruption. I’m grateful to our customers and our tenants at the station for their patience while the work has been taking place.”
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