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[[File:Bridgnorth_20170430.jpg|thumb|300px|right |The completed base for the new building.]]
===Objectives===
The Bridgnorth site is the subject of a development project, the first phase of which will see the long-overdue removal of the Portacabin style Refreshment room (installed in 1979 "as a temporary measure"<ref>SVR News 51</ref>; previous buffet facilities having been in an old [[Carriages formerly resident on the SVR#Carriages formerly at the SVR but later moved elsewhere | BR Mk 1 Tourist Second Open]]), and its replacement with a circa-1900 Great Western style single-storey building which will be located to the south of the existing Jacobean style station building. The first phase of the project will also see the refurbishment of the existing station building including the booking hall, shop, and Railwayman's Arms. Subject to funding, later Later phases will see improved car parking facilities, installation of a [[Bridgnorth Turntable|turntable in the station yard]]and, subject to funding, and construction of a new volunteer accommodation building.
===Milestones===
*April 2017: Construction of the base for the new station building completed.
*May 2017: Bricklaying began at a ceremony on 3 May.
*October 2017: Proceeds from the share offer reached the target of £2.5m on the final day.
*March 2018: A project team is working on the specification of the West side Project, which includes the field car park, access roads and Turntable. It is intended to tender for this phase during the summer of 2018.<ref>SVR NBI March 2018</ref> First phase work, much delayed, continued.
Regular updates on this project including pictures of the work in progress can be found on the [https://www.svrlive.com/bridgnorth-development SVRLive Bridgnorth Development page].