Cost study: Oldham bus station

At-a-glance guide

Project:
New central bus station incorporating travel shop and public toilets

Client:
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council in conjunction with Greater Manchester Transport Executive

Architectural features:

• Eye-catching bus station serves as a gateway to a town centre under regeneration
• Clear-glazed lightweight structure combines passenger comfort with high visibility

Cost features:

• Construction cost £3.3m for buildings, site works and landscaping
• Tight budget forced design revisions, including the extension of the adjacent civic centre as ticket hall

Contract:
JCT80 standard lump-sum contract incorporating Contractors Design Portion Supplement

Contract period:
10 months

Completion:
December 2000