London, 2nd April, 2025- Capel C.S Ltd, a leading name in the construction industry, is pleased to announce the successful contract delivery at Colchester Train Station, Essex, for the de-construction of the station car park, ahead of its redesign stage due in summer 2026.

Greater Anglia first closed the Colchester Car Park in July 2024 after a structural survey of the decked area suggested potential deterioration of the structure, requiring it to be closed to the public. Capel C.S was then contracted for the de-construction of the car park, swiftly undertaking the Form C and Form G surveys for electrical works, as well as providing temporary propping works pre demolition.

The car park services consisting of Power, Data & Comms and ANPR were re-routed and re-positioned from the structure, and necessary protection was applied to assets within its foot-print. The Capel contractors undertook ALO planning and mitigation with the Network Rail ASPRO team to ensure no damages could occur to their assets and operational railway, as well as liaised with Rail Infrastructure for special consideration due to its close proximity.

Given the Colchester train station experiences high traffic and activity throughout the day, all deliveries of equipment and material removals from the structure required meticulous planning to work within the provided space.

The identified works were split into two phases to protect the public, as well as maintain access to the rest of the car park and depots and signal box during the de-

construction stage. Temporary traffic lights were installed, and upon completion, a new double lane access road was installed for safe access to pedestrians, and the separate single access to the depots and signal box was re-opened.

Capel is pleased to announce that all works were completed seamlessly and on-time. The Capel team has been commended by Greater Anglia on their satisfaction with both the works carried out and the team.
“We know many people choose to park at our station, and this essential work will improve the car park at Colchester.” Said Simone Bailey, Asset Management Director, Greater Anglia. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused while the work takes place, and we would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding.”

Capel’s team are currently working on optioneering with Greater Anglia to re-design the layout of the area with design work now underway.

The new scope the car park aims to result in an increase in the overall number of accessible bays. There will also be new walking routes, improved lighting, and CCTV, along with new cycle parking and motorcycle parking. Once the detailed design stage has been completed, the new car park will be built, with the overall project due for completion next summer (2026).

Thank you to our clients at Greater Angia for bringing us on-board to another project on their station network, delivering all works on-time and on-budget.

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