Dewsbury set for £23m bus station upgrade

Willmott Dixon is the principal contractor on the scheme, which will be completed in the summer of 2027.

Works include improving the waiting area, with a ‘living roof’ to make it more attractive.

Cycle parking and solar panels will help West Yorkshire council tack its way towards its 2038 carbon neutral goals.

Facilities such as enhanced disabled toilets will make it more inclusive.

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “This is a transformational project that will make it easier and more accessible to use public transport in Dewsbury, encouraging more people to use the bus helps towards reducing congestion, improving air quality, and tackling the climate emergency.

Willmott Dixon is working with West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Kirklees Council, with the project a key part in the Council’s wider Dewsbury Blueprint, which aims to boost footfall by making the town centre more attractive and easier to get around.

Chris Yates, Willmott Dixon’s Yorkshire director, said: “Our transport and town centre regeneration experts are proud to be working in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Kirklees Council to transform Dewsbury Bus Station into a modern and sustainable community transport hub.

“We share a passion for creating employment opportunities and building skills in this community. That’s why we are committed to invest more than £7m with local businesses throughout the project as well as creating over 125 weeks of apprenticeship training and engaging Dewsbury school and college students.”