Gosport bus station explained

Gosport bus station is a bus station in Gosport, England.

History

The original Gosport bus station was opened in 1972 with 10 stands.^{[1] [2]} There have been plans to redevelop the bus station since 2012.^[3] Current proposals involve building a new bus station north of the current station, on the site of a taxi rank.^[4] In 2021, the site of the current bus station was put up for sale.^[5]

In June 2023 work commenced on a new bus station with six stands with the original station to be demolished as part of the Gosport Waterfront redevelopment.^{[2] [6] [7]}

References

50.794°N -1.1179°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Paine . Toby . 2023-03-07 . Gosport faces more delays to replace its 'knackered' bus station . 2023-03-10 . The News.
2. Work to start on new Gosport bus station Buses issue 820 July 2023 page 9
3. Web site: What's happening with the long-awaited Gosport Bus Station redevelopment?. 2021-09-27. The News. en.
4. Web site: More than £5m to be spent on Gosport bus station - and work could begin next year. 2021-09-27. The News. en.
5. Web site: 'Iconic' building set for Gosport bus station as council announces site is up for sale. 2021-09-27. The News. en.
6. https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/transportschemes/tcfgosportinterchangeimprovements Gosport interchange improvements
7. https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23549789.gosport-bus-station-set-improved-5-9m-plan/ Gosport bus station set to be improved in £5.9m plan