Heckmondwike bus station

Heckmondwike bus station (also known as Heckmondwike Hub) is a bus station in Heckmondwike, England.

Heckmondwike
Bus station
General information
Coordinates53°42′28.3″N 1°40′31.97″W
Operated byMetro
Bus stands4
History
Opened25 April 2015 (2015-04-25)

History

Plans to build a bus station in Heckmondwike were first considered in 2008, however, the project was delayed due to owners refusing to vacate offices on the proposed site, and the subsequent recession and budget cuts.[1] Revised plans were approved by the council in April 2014.[2] Work on the bus station finally began in October 2014, on a site that had previously been vacant for some time.[1][3] The bus station opened on 25 April 2015.[4]

Facilities

The bus station has four stances, live departure information, sheltered bicycle parking, and covered waiting areas.[1]

Redevelopment

Plans to improve the bus station were announced in August 2020.[5] The work will include adding two extra bus departure stands, baby changing facilities, an accessible toilet and a fully enclosed, indoor waiting facility.[6] Construction is expected to begin in late 2023, with a planned completion during 2024. [7]

References
  1. Shaw, Martin (13 January 2015). "Traders hope Heckmondwike's new 'public transport hub' will drive regeneration". YorkshireLive. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  2. "Heckmondwike bus station plan could be just the ticket". Batley News. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  3. "Bus 'stop' for Heckmondwike". The Press. 25 April 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  4. "Heckmondwike Hub". West Yorkshire Metro. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  5. Earnshaw, Tony (27 August 2020). "Millions of pounds to be spent on bus stations in Dewsbury and Heckmondwike". Dewsbury Reporter. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  6. Brown, Dominic (23 July 2021). "Have your say on £16m plan for A638 and Heckmondwike Bus Station". Dewsbury Reporter. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  7. "Construction for new bus station confirmation".
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