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Dudley Council have given the go ahead for the £6.8 million scheme which will see a huge revamp of the existing bus terminal.

Transport company Centro have designed the futuristic facility, which will be known simply as the 'Stourbridge Interchange'.

The new plans include a landmark canopy focal point and a new covered walkway which will link the existing subway from Foster Street to the main facilities building.

A modern and spacious facilities building and concourse will include toilets, a retail unit and electronic passenger information boards.

There will be eight bus stands with high quality waiting areas and an additional bus stop on Vauxhall Road allowing for easy interchange between bus and rail.

Artist's impression

Throughout the new Interchange there will also be CCTV, help points and a public address system.  

Councillor Angus Adams, Dudley cabinet Member for Transport and Lead Member for Dudley at Centro, said:

"I'm absolutely delighted with the plans. It's going to be a futuristic, well thought out interchange that will incorporate the town station by opening up the space in between.

"They'll be major alterations under the subway that will improve walking to the bus station. This interchange will be the forerunner for what bus stations of the future will be like."

Artist's impression - Stourbridge Interc

Stephen Rhodes, Director of Bus & Highways at Centro said:

"Stourbridge Interchange which will provide a world class public transport facility with a range of high quality, environmentally friendly features to make using the bus easy and attractive for residents and visitors to the town.

"We are keen deliver this exciting project for the people of Stourbridge and we hope to start work as early as possible next year."

As things stand, work is scheduled to begin in mid-2010 and should last about 12 months.

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