Solaglas Stratford Eastern Egress
Solaglas Contracting Specialist Facades has completed 1,300m2 of glazing for the refurbishment and extension of Stratford Eastern Egress train station. Solaglas was appointed to handle the glazing by contractors Fitzpatrick, which chose Solaglas because of its experience in handling large projects.
As the station was unable to close for any significant length of time, one of the largest sections of the project, the construction and installation of a steel and glass footbridge, had to be built off-site and transported to the station.
In addition to the footbridge, the contract consisted of glazing to the sides and roof of an escalator from the platform to the footbridge, two sides of the new lift shaft and all four sides of the stair tower. The linking passageways between the four elements also benefited from glazed walls and coverings. Schuco curtain wall FW60+ SG system with double glazed low-e glass units was specified for the project.
The footbridge’s steel structure was delivered to Fitzpatrick compound where it was glazed by Solaglas. Once completed, the bridge was transported from the compound to the station, where it was craned over the track and manoeuvred into its final position.
All other elements of the project were glazed on the stations platform, which also proved challenging due to the restricted space, dangerous environment and stringent railway regulations. Close working relationships between all contractors were essential due to the complex standing scaffold used to carry out the work.
