WORK is underway on the construction of a new building at Troon Railway Station, following the completion of preparatory works.
The Network Rail project comes after a 2021 fire ravaged the station – destroying the platform one building and station canopies.
AmcoGiffen is leading the build of the new platform one building, which will include a ticket office and waiting area, as well as a changing places facility for people with disabilities and their carers.
The installation of seven replacement canopies was completed last month, with Network Rail working towards having the entire project finished ahead of The Open golf tournament being held in Troon next July.
To mark the start of construction works on the new building, Siobhian Brown, MSP for Ayr, joined Network Rail’s project manager for the Troon station redevelopment, Louise McSmith, on site.
The MSP said, “It is fantastic to be here today to meet the site team and mark the beginning of the station building reconstruction. The community have bought-in to the design of the new building – which is in keeping with the historic character of the station while offering improved facilities for people travelling to and from Troon.
“I look forward to following the work and visiting again to see progress as the project team works toward completing the project ahead of next year’s Open golf.”
Louise McSmith, Network Rail’s project manager for the Troon Station redevelopment, added, “The interest from the community in the work at the station has been great and we are delighted to have developed a design which has been widely supported. With the new canopies already in place, it’s great to get on site and focus on the main building element of the project. We’re excited to be working towards delivering a new and improved facility for people using Troon Station.”
