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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans to replace CCTV cameras as well as the public address and voice alarm (PAVA) system at Glasgow’s Central Station have been submitted to Glasgow City Council.
Central Station is an A-listed building situated on Gordon Street, Hope Street and Union Street and first opened in 1879 before being expanded between 1899 and 1905 to provide 13 platforms.
The current system which was installed in 2009 is being overhauled as part of a joint programme to replace the CCTV in Network Rail’s managed stations including Edinburgh Waverley.
There are 175 CCTV cameras and 60 speakers within this area and all are proposed to be replaced, aside from 4 speakers which are to be removed.
A planning statement issued to the council’s planning department confirms that there are no new CCTV or PAVA locations proposed – all installations are renewals.
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It states: “The impacts of the proposal will therefore be minimised as cameras and speakers will only be installed in locations where they are already existing.
“Additionally, in certain locations where there are currently multiple cameras installed, where possible these will be replaced with a single ‘multi-sensor’ camera, thus reducing the presence of cameras.
“With regards to the speakers, the total number present in the station will be reduced as 4 speakers located on Platforms 9/10 will be removed.
“Given that cameras and speakers will be installed in existing locations and match the existing installations as far as possible, the overall impacts on the character of the listed building will be minimal.
“We consider the proposal to, overall, be an improvement of the character of the station as it will renew and refresh outdated CCTV and PAVA.
“The proposal will not increase the number of camera or speaker locations within the station. We trust that this submission provides Glasgow City Council with sufficient information to approve listed building consent for this proposal.”
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