FP McCann To Undertake Security Improvements To Bann Bridge Crossing Hut

FP McCann have been appointed Principal Contractor to undertake security improvements to the Bann Bridge Crossing Hut in Coleraine.

The works include, the provision of Technical Design and Construction of security enhancement works including:

• the provision of an intruder alarm system

• the provision of a CCTV system

• the provision of fire alarm and suppression systems


• upgraded security doors and window guards.

The Bann Bridge Crossing Hut is located on the centre span of the Bann River Railway Bridge (the only Railway Bascule Bridge in Northern Ireland, and a listed industrial heritage site) on NI Railways Belfast to L'Derry Line. The Crossing Hut was originally used by a Bridge Operator to raise and lower the Bascule section of the bridge to allow ships and other vessels to pass into and out of Coleraine Harbour. This is now controlled remotely from the Coleraine Railway Signal Cabin.

FP McCann will be required to fully cooperate and coordinate the work with the varying departments within Translink such as Permanent Way (P-Way), Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T), and Structures.