In preparation for major train shed roof repairs at Grade 2 Listed Scarborough Station, J Gunn Scaffolding are working with Colt Construction who are in partnership with Network Rail.

J Gunn Scaffolding has erected a 2500m2 scaffold crash deck. The scaffolding has a 60-minute fire rating. It also features mechanical ventilation and natural ventilation for train exhausts requiring a complex fire modelling system.

The station remained open at all times during the erection of the scaffolding. The access has been designed to avoid any disruption to the public, allow safe operation of trains, and maintain access and egress to the station, including maintaining Fire Escapes at all times.

Upon detailed examination of the Victorian-made platforms, significant voids were found to be present. These received mass pour concrete to fill. In addition, there were loose ground conditions. They required a strengthening solution that could provide ground support for a load of 100kN/m2 to 36 scaffold towers before work could begin.