{"id":48545,"date":"2023-02-27T22:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T22:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=48545"},"modified":"2023-02-27T12:39:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T12:39:44","slug":"work-to-start-on-redevelopment-at-tramtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=48545","title":{"rendered":"Work to start on redevelopment at Tramtown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a3800,000 has been secured to start work on the redevelopment of the heritage tram sheds at Blackpool\u2019s Rigby Road Depot. The work is set to be undertaken in four phases and with this money now secured \u2013 through the support of Blackpool Council and Blackpool Transport \u2013 the first phase will be able to start at what is now known as Tramtown.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The first phase of works will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new roof for a third of the tram shed (the section closest to the Tramtown entrance)<\/li>\n<li>A new headbeam<\/li>\n<li>A new partition wall<\/li>\n<li>Repairs to the gutters and drains<\/li>\n<li>Relocation of engineering equipment into the redeveloped facility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This work will be funded by the \u00a3800,000 mentioned above but in addition the hope is that an enhanced phase one can be achieved which would see the installation of purpose built doors for a third of the tram shed. A further \u00a370,000 is needed for the purchase of these doors and a new crowdfunder has been started to secure this funding: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/rigby-road-tram-shed-doors\">https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/rigby-road-tram-shed-doors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These doors will provide better working conditions for the engineers and also help to protect the trams stored in this part of the tram shed. As is well known the tram shed at Rigby Road has suffered with leaks for some time and the installation of these doors would provide their firs truly water-tight area and help to support the following three phases of redevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>Once this work is completed there are planned to be a further three phases of work which will create a major tourist attraction for Blackpool. This would not only provide secure accommodation for the trams and the ongoing sharing of heritage skills but would also see conference facilities and an exhibition space provided.<\/p>\n<p>The four phases of the project unveiled in the Tramtown vision are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phase 1 \u2013 Move workshop, repairs to the building, partial roof replacement<\/li>\n<li>Phase 2 \u2013 Complete roof replacement, major building repairs<\/li>\n<li>Phase 3 \u2013 Addition of front doors, complete conservation of the building<\/li>\n<li>Phase 4 \u2013 Exhibition space, caf\u00e9, conference facilities, elevated walkways and retail areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The full vision can be viewed in a video at <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8GKMrNqiZzg\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/8GKMrNqiZzg<\/a>, which includes proposed designs of what the final Tramtown may look like.<\/p>\n<p>This is a long-term plan for the depot and is not going to be completed overnight but the release of the new vision and what they want to happen will hopefully show that there is an end goal and its not just the case of muddling through with what they already have.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More details on the project can be viewed at <a href=\"https:\/\/blackpoolheritage.com\/tram-shed-doors-fundraiser\/\">https:\/\/blackpoolheritage.com\/tram-shed-doors-fundraiser\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a3800,000 has been secured to start work on the redevelopment of the heritage tram sheds at Blackpool\u2019s Rigby Road Depot. 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