Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service

Refurbishment & Redevelopment of Andover Fire Station

Project Description :
Refurbishment & Redevelopment of Andover Fire Station

Client :
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (H&IWF&RS

Location :
Andover, Hampshire

Designer :
PWP Architects

Architects :
PWP Architects

Contract Value :
£572k

Procurement/contract :
JCT Design and Build Contract, 2016 Edition

Contract Period :
22 Weeks

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This project involved the refurbishment and internal reconfiguration of Andover Fire Station to modernise its operational and welfare facilities.

Key elements included:

  • Ground Floor Works:

    • Reconfiguration of the accommodation areas to form compliant clean and dirty laundry zones, PPE drying room, enhanced decontamination facilities, and individual shower/WC pods.
    • Alterations to external window openings to suit new BA and compressor rooms, ensuring safe and direct access for critical operational equipment.
    • Improved changing and locker areas designed to align with updated

  • First Floor Works:

    • Conversion of the existing lecture theatre and work room into new dormitory units, with each space providing enhanced privacy and storage.
    • Adjacent construction of individual showers and WC rooms, with minor adaptions to storage areas to support new
    • All works supported by upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and draining services to suit the revised
The project was delivered within a live operational  fire station, necessitating careful sequencing, access control, and detailed stakeholder communication to avoid disruption to emergency services

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