Building work on the new Barrow Police Station reaches the half-way point

The Police and Crime Commissioner is pleased to announce that the new Barrow Police Station is nearing the halfway stage and that the building has been commended by the Home Office.

On Thursday 25^th September, two representatives working on behalf of the Home Office came to Barrow to visit the building. They were part of the Home Office team who assisted Cumbria Police from the outset when evaluations were made for the designs of the new building.

They were very impressed with the build progress, the quality of the workmanship and paid praise to the Constabulary for obtaining such a high-quality building for the price.

Police and Crime Commissioner, Richard Rhodes said, “I am pleased to announce that the new Barrow Police Station is nearing the halfway stage.  It is turning into a really impressive building. It is reassuring that the Home Office have also commended the building.”

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said, “We were delighted with the comments from the Home Office representatives, especially that we are delivering a magnificent and well-designed building at a cost as competitive as any other in the country.

“The new building will provide a modern and efficient base in order to carry out our daily business of keeping Cumbria and it’s communities safe.”