In August 2018, Budimex signed a contract for the modernisation and reconstruction of the bus station at 12 Czarnowska Street, which is symbolic for Kielce. The characteristic saucer-shaped building is to be commissioned in July 2020, but Budimex can already boast of faster completion of the works than the schedule assumed.
” At the moment, we have already started the stage of strengthening the existing structure of the station building and the stage of rebuilding the demolished elements ,” says Grzegorz Tomporowski, contract manager at Budimex S.A. All planned demolitions have also been completed. The m.in disappeared. roof covering of the lower and upper domes and the façade of the station building. The internal walls and stairs, the technical building and the eastern and western tunnels were also demolished. In addition, road surfaces and elements of small architecture were demolished. ” In addition to the demolition, we also made an inventory of the structure of the station building using 3D scanning technology, which allowed for a very accurate reproduction of even the smallest elements of this building ,” adds Grzegorz Tomporowski.
The work is progressing at a satisfactory pace
From the start of the works to this day, Budimex has also managed to carry out works within the eastern and western tunnels, m.in. replacement of soil for their foundation, underfloor sanitary installation and underfloor concrete for the foundation slab of both tunnels. Currently, specialists are strengthening the existing steel structure of the station building. ” At the same time, we are carrying out reinforced concrete works in the eastern and western tunnels in the field of the foundation slab and demolition of the floor at the zero level ,” says Grzegorz Tomporowski.
Winter makes construction difficult, but not impossible
– In the case of persistent temperatures below zero and unfavorable weather conditions, the work is carried out more slowly, because there is a need to, for example, heat the elements and take breaks. However, to
-10 degrees Celsius C we can carry out reinforced concrete works, so at the moment the weather has little impact on their course. In relation to the assumed schedule, we are significantly ahead of the work – says Dariusz Blocher, President of Budimex S.A.
Modernization of the historic building
The bus station in Kielce, although built in the 80s, is a building of great historical value. It is a great example of the architecture of those times. The renovation will not deprive the station of its characteristic saucer shape, it will only make it much more functional m.in. thanks to the installation of elevators and escalators. Budimex took care of some historical details, m.in. the inscription “Station” and several elements of skylights. ” These parts, after scanning in order to reproduce new elements, will be handed over to the Museum “Poland on Wheels” in Busko Zdrój with the investor’s consent ,” says Dariusz Blocher.
– In the next stages of the works, Budimex will be involved in the reconstruction of the eastern and western tunnels in the field of reinforced concrete structures and the construction of external sanitary and electrical networks. We will also take care of the external glass façade, as well as the development of documentation and the launch of production of new skylights – says Grzegorz Tomporowski.
