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Palmers Scaffolding has successfully secured the contract to provide access solutions for the refurbishment of the iconic Liverpool Lime Street trainshed roof, which spans platforms 1-10 and the station concourse. The project involves replacing all roof panels above the platforms and a combination of refurbishing and replacing panels across the remaining roof structure.
The new roof panels are designed to allow more natural light into the station, enhancing the passenger experience with a brighter and more welcoming environment. In addition to the roof improvements, the project includes an upgraded rainwater drainage system to address leaks that occasionally affect platforms during heavy rainfall.
An innovative elevated sliding works platform, operated from Exchange Square, will be employed for the project. This advanced system minimizes disruption by enabling refurbishment and replacement work to take place above the station’s operations, ensuring the station remains fully functional throughout the construction process.
Preliminary work, such as relocating the Greater Anglia ticket office and creating new retail spaces, began in late July 2024. Existing retail units along the gateline started being removed in August 2024, with plans for new gatelines to be introduced. Palmers’ scaffolding work in support of the roof renewal commenced in late 2024 under the leadership of Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
This ambitious project demonstrates Palmers’ ability to deliver innovative and efficient access solutions for complex infrastructure upgrades.
Palmers Scaffolding continues to be a key scaffolding contractor for the construction of Hinkley Point C, one of Europe’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects. Located on the Somerset coastline, this state-of-the-art nuclear power station is being developed by EDF Energy alongside a network of contractor partners.
The sheer scale and complexity of the site present unique challenges. Hinkley Point C includes extensive facilities such as a concrete factory, warehouses, underground tunnels, reservoirs, tanks, docks, workforce accommodation, and internal transport links—all requiring reliable access solutions. Palmers Scaffolding is instrumental in providing safe, tailored scaffolding systems that support the construction and maintenance of these diverse facilities, ensuring efficient workflows across the site.
Palmers also plays a crucial role in addressing the logistical and environmental challenges of the project. By employing innovative scaffolding techniques and advanced materials.
Despite delays caused by global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit, Palmers remains committed to delivering flexible, high-quality access solutions. This commitment helps maintain progress on this critical £47.9 billion project, which is expected to deliver its first operational unit between 2029 and 2031.
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