Published on: Thursday, 26 March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Work began this week on the Burnham onCrouch Station House, a project which will see the station building converted intoa community hub and artist studio, it is expected to be completed later in theyear.
A partnership between train operator,Abellio Greater Anglia, Essex County Council and Burnham Town Council will seea full renovation of the internal station house building and space within thehouse will be split, offering two affordable art studios as well as space forcommunity and voluntary use which will be managed by Burnham Town Council.
Sean Perry, Head of Economic Growth andDevelopment for Essex County Council said:
“The Station House in Burnham looks set fora pivotal role within the community. It is eagerly anticipated that theconversion of the house will promote economic prosperity for the town, as wellas provide impassioned artists’ studios as a hub for cultural development.”
Councillor Ron Pratt, Burnham-on-CrouchTown Mayor said:
"The Burnham Town Mayor and the TownCouncil fully support this project and are aware of the commitment required.The Town Council is determined to make it work and as such it has the unanimousbacking of Town Councillors. It will make a great contribution to the communityand many residents have called to confirm this.
Paul Oxley, Stakeholder Manager for AbellioGreater Anglia said:
“We’re aware that local residents havewanted this project to come to fruition for many years and various schemes havebeen proposed but never got off the ground. I’m delighted that we’re the trainoperator that is able to deliver the project for the benefit of the localcommunity”