A NEW “events day” security scheme has been renewed for a major Welsh train station.
Plans have been approved to install 29 new CCTV cameras in Cardiff Central to “effectively and proactively monitor ‘events’ days”.
The application reads: “The system was originally installed in the early 2000s having gone through a number of minor upgrades and modifications the system is now deemed to be ‘end of life’.
“Therefore, in order to continue to effectively and proactively monitor ‘events’ days where significant numbers of passengers use the station a replacement enhanced system, using modern technology, is to be installed.”
The new system will provide “better-quality cameras” with “more extensive coverage to key areas of the station”.
Planning documents read: “The proposed fixing arrangements for the renewed CCTV system have been carefully designed to minimise physical intervention and replicate, wherever practicable, the established fixing methods already present across the station.”
Listed building consent has been approved for 20 of the new cameras with the remaining nine not located in listed areas.
Any works to platform zero, platform eight, and the Penarth Road Entrance “fall outside the scope of requiring listed building consent”.
The application reads: “While the introduction of new CCTV will inevitably alter some aspects of the station’s visual appearance every measure has been taken to ensure that these changes are sympathetic to the historic environment.
“The locations for the new CCTV cameras have been carefully selected to maximise operational accessibility for staff, ensure comprehensive coverage across all platforms, and minimise physical and visual impact on the station’s historic fabric.”
The current events CCTV is described as “essential” but “falls short in terms of coverage and uses outdated technology”.
