Lewisham Police Station
History
The station was built to replace the nearby Ladywell Police Station and was one of four stations procured under a private finance initiative (PFI) between the Metropolitan Police Authority and Equion (part of the John Laing Group). The contract was signed in October 2001, and was valued at £120 million, of which Lewisham accounted for approximately £30 million.
Construction began on 26 November 2001, on the site of the old Army & Navy Store on Lewisham High Street, and the new building was topped-out on 17 July 2002. It was official opened by Sir John Stevens, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, on 16 April 2004.
Facilities
The station is the largest purpose-built police station in Europe, and contains the largest custody suite in the Metropolitan Police, as well as stables for 36 police horses and a multi-storey car park.
References
- ^ "LEWISHAM'S NEW POLICE STATION 'TOPPED OUT' BY THE MPA". WiredGov. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Largest PFI Police Station in South East to open on Friday". John Laing Group. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "HM Inspectorate of Constabulary - London and the BTP Office - Inspection of Lewisham BCU - Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)" (PDF). Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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