Shropshire station restoration nearly complete
Shropshire Council has now confirmed the scaffolding will be removed
A Grade II-listed railway station in Shropshire, is set to be unveiled at the end of this week following restoration works.
The Cambrian Station building in Oswestry has been covered with scaffolding for the last year, as a £900,000 restoration project got underway.
Shropshire Council has now confirmed the scaffolding will be removed in time for Easter.
Peter Gilbertson, Shropshire Council’s senior project management officer, said:
“We’re so pleased that the scaffolding is finally coming down, and in time for Easter.
“This building holds significant cultural value for our community, and these essential repairs ensure it remains safe and usable for future generations.
“Since taking on the ownership of the building in 2023 lots of progress has been made. Whilst the scaffolding was in place we made some of the more fragile parts of the building safe, while retaining and reinstating its historic features where necessary.
“If you’re in and around Oswestry over the Easter break, please go and take a look. It really is a beautiful building and we’re proud to be involved in securing its future.”
The Cambrian Station Building, a Grade 2 listed property belonging to Shropshire Council, boasts a rich history that stretches back to the mid-1860s.
Once serving as the local railway station and the Cambrian Railway headquarters, it was key in connecting Oswestry and North Wales.
Though still used seasonally by the Cambrian Heritage Railway, the building now needs major investment to stay safe and functional.
Further structural work is required to the interior of the building which is being planned for 2025 subject to further grant funding being available.
In the meantime, the Cambrian Heritage Railways will be starting their summer programme at Easter.