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Friday, May 17, 2013

The proposed new Rochester Railway Station




You have 10 days to comment and or object/agree to the proposed new Rochester Railway station here are the comments which I have submitted -
 

The station design is unambitious and dull - looking more like a McDonalds than the gateway to a beautiful city(sic).

This is an opportunity to build something of architectural merit that could become a destination in itself, perhaps a mini St Pancras! A beautiful gem to grace a beautiful city (sic).
 

The tunnel to the proposed car park on Rochester Riverside is an outrage - nobody is going to use what will become a urine-soaked, litter strewn, mugging ground! Think again this is ludicrous!
 

There is no seating within the station building. Waiting for a train at Rochester will be akin to waiting for a bus at Chatham's "Dynamic" bus station - passengers will be exposed to the elements all year round - this station could become another architectural disaster like the pathetic bus station.
 

Why not have a competition to design a wonderful station instead of your "lowest common denominator" solution - dream a little!
 

You can view the drawings on Medway Borough Council's planning pages. You can also leave your comments online here. The Planning Application reference is MC/13/0971.

 

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Do we really need to waist money on a new train station ? How about back to free parking after 6pm instead.

I hope its not the same person or team who thought of putting a bus station in the middle of the through road of Chatham leaving everyone to use only one route causing a complete nightmare. In my opinion we do not need to employ such people with no talent or sense.