Hereford Photography Students Document Construction of New £10 Million Transport Hub

A group of photography students from Hereford College of Arts is set to document the construction of Hereford’s new £10 million transport hub through a series of photographs. The initiative is a collaboration with contractor McPhillips, which has granted the students regular access to the construction site.

The images captured will not only showcase the ongoing development on social media but will also serve as valuable portfolio pieces for the students involved. Alison Tanner, a lecturer at the college’s School of Fine Art & Photography, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to get out and about with their photography skills to capture progress on a significant, live building site.”

Tanner added, “There will be lots for them to photograph over the coming weeks as the development takes shape and it will be a chance for them to put both their technical and creative skills into practice. We’re really grateful to McPhillips and Hereford Council for accommodating the students and we’re all really excited to see the images that they come up with.”

Andrew Dunham, contracts director for McPhillips, highlighted the importance of engaging local talent in the project, saying, “It’s absolutely fantastic that we have been able to engage local photography students in this project.” He further noted, “Once completed, the hub will transform how people move around the city, providing modern facilities that encourage a shift towards more sustainable transport options and having this journey documented in photographs by Hereford College of Arts students is fantastic.”

Students Grace Still, Joe Brookes, and Leah Jackson will be visiting the site weekly or fortnightly to capture the construction progress. McPhillips began work on the transport hub last August, which aims to connect buses, trains, and taxis, facilitating easier navigation around the city.

This development is part of the broader ‘Improving Transport in Hereford’ scheme and is supported by government Levelling Up funding. McPhillips, which employs 240 people, has completed 140 projects valued at £300 million over the past five years.