Kirklees and WYCA line up £27m transport hub revamp
A second round of consultation has been opened on the redevelopment of Huddersfield bus station.
West Yorkshire Combined Authority and local authority Kirklees Council said the aim is to provide passengers with a more accessible, energy efficient and modern bus station.
Elements include a new entrance canopy, cycle parking and improvements to the public space around the bus station.
Proposals also involve better shop fronts, real-time bus and rail information to help with onward journeys, improved safety and security measures, and a ‘Changing Places’ toilet with extra features to meet the needs of people with a range of disabilities.
A ‘living roof’ covered in plants, and energy saving features such as solar glass, are also part of the plans.
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “As we create our integrated Weaver Network, it is vital that we invest in the region’s bus stations, encouraging people onto public transport.
“We want to deliver state-of-the-art facilities that link people seamlessly with active travel routes, buses, trains and trams.
“Please have your say on these proposals to help us build a better-connected West Yorkshire that works for all.”
Cllr Moses Crook, deputy leader of Kirklees Council and its cabinet member for housing and transport, said: “The investment in our transport network and facilities across Kirklees is vital in supporting the council’s wider regeneration schemes across our town centres.
“The proposals for Huddersfield bus station are focussed on making travelling by public transport an attractive and accessible option for more people and will provide better access to jobs, education, and healthcare as well as connecting communities, family and friends across West Yorkshire.”
A consultation was held in 2021 which helped to shape plans submitted last year, which were granted approval in February, according to Kirklees’ planning portal.
Amendments have been made to the scheme, leading to this second engagement.
A series of drop-in sessions will be held in Huddersfield and there will also be an online webinar for people to take part in, along with the online consultation. The process runs until Sunday 17 August.
