A neglected building has been renovated. The railway station in Kuźnica on the Hel Peninsula gained a clinker façade and a renovated interior. It is a historic building, so the work took place under the supervision of a conservation officer.
The railway station in Kuźnica on Hel was built in 1927. Its renovation took place with EU funding. The old and dirty plaster disappeared from the station’s façade and natural brick-coloured clinker tiles with architectural details were restored. The new historically styled windows and doors are kept in dark brown tones. The roof in the upper part is covered with brick-coloured plain tiles, while the lower ground floor and the new carport are covered with dark grey metal sheets. The station’s body is highlighted by a new illumination at night
Thanks to the reconstruction, passenger services have been restored at the station. The facility has two waiting rooms, including a seasonal one. Both spaces are air-conditioned, decorated in modern greys and equipped with benches, display cabinets, bins, a voice information system, and the lobby additionally features electronic train arrival and departure boards. Toilets are also provided in the building. In addition, there is a small rental space and technical rooms
Thanks to the investment, architectural barriers have been eliminated and improvements have been made for people with disabilities. These include signs in Braille, pathways for the blind and visually impaired and contrasting interior colours, ” describe the railwaymen
During the works, the building was insulated, photovoltaic panels were installed for the generation of “green energy”, energy-efficient lighting, heating with a heat pump and a BMS (Building Management System) to control installations and equipment and optimise electricity, heat and water consumption. The station is also safer thanks to a modern monitoring system
This is how the building looked BEFORE the renovation
The redevelopment also included the immediate surroundings of the building. A car park with twelve parking spaces was created on its west side, and a recreational space with benches and a green area on the east side. Cyclists have not been forgotten; bicycle racks are located under the shelter adjacent to the station on its western side and near the walkway to the platforms
The cost of the reconstruction of the Kuźnica station was PLN 7.7 million gross. The investor is Polskie Koleje Państwowe S.A., the reconstruction project was developed by MERITUM PROJEKT Marek Myrcik, and the contractor for the construction works was a consortium of companies composed of Sobin sp. z o. o. based in Gdańsk (consortium leader) and Kamaro spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp. k. based in Gdańsk
source: PKP S.A
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