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Reconstruction of Slovany Tram Depot, Plzeň
The complex reconstruction and revitalization of the tram depot in the Na Slovanech area of Plzeň included the demolition of the original buildings and the subsequent construction of new halls, operational buildings, tram tracks with overhead lines, roads, storage and parking areas, including utility relocations and new connections.
Basic information
Project Investor:
Plzeňské městské dopravní podniky, a.s.
Project Designer:
METROPROJEKT Praha a.s., Mott MacDonald CZ, spol. s r.o.
Project Duration:
09/2020 – 02/2023
Characteristics
The new depot includes, among other things, passable halls for trams, an automatic vehicle wash using rainwater and a modern sublevel lathe for machining used tram wheels. In addition to the incomparably higher quality of technical equipment, it provides better facilities and working conditions for employees. Its appearance fits in better with the neighbouring buildings and improves the living conditions of the surrounding residents with its more modern operations.
Project in numbers
- 124 mLength of passable halls
- 13 500 m2Green roof area
- 28 monthsReconstruction time
Uniqueness of Structure
The reconstruction of the entire area, including the demolition and construction of new halls, took place while the depot was in operation, and its service facilities had to remain available. The construction schedule had to be shortened by almost a year due to the drawing of subsidies. All this required demanding phasing of construction work and precise coordination of all activities. The depot has an automatic track construction system (automatic switch setting). One of the investor’s main requirements was also met, namely the shielding of residential buildings from the noise of the depot’s operations. Compliance with noise limits was generally a matter of course. The project also included the reconstruction of the adjacent Slovanská alej street.
The entire depot is designed with a blue-green infrastructure concept based on the principle of responsible rainwater management. It includes not only a green roof and a tram wash, but also an irrigation system for watering the vertical green parts of the buildings.
