""Those panels really only last about 40 years maximum. These panels were covered in lichens, so the station was very, very dark.""
""Quite a few panels had been assessed as medium to high risk and could either cause water ingress into the station or they have a risk of failure.""
""The renewal has been carried out under heritage requirements, with new GRP panels matched to the originals and replica units installed where the Georgian wire glass previously stood.""
The refurbishment of Liverpool Street Station's roof has been completed, replacing 11,000 square meters of glass-reinforced plastic and 770 concourse panels. The old materials, installed in the 1970s, were deteriorating, causing leaks and safety risks. Jonathan Fernandez noted that the previous panels had exceeded their lifespan and were covered in lichens, making the station dark. The renewal adhered to heritage requirements, ensuring new panels matched the originals. The station has faced multiple closures in March for these essential upgrades.
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