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67 project due to complete in summer 2022 . To date , extensive survey work has been undertaken and the site has been cleared of vegetation .
The clearance uncovered the remains of the subway ’ s south staircase that has been inaccessible since the early 1900s .
Councillor Yvonne Bear , Executive Councillor for Renewal , Recreation and Housing , said : “ This incredible structure is so important to the history of this great Park , representing a marvel of Victorian architecture .
“ Once we have completed this specialist restoration later in the year , we will see this amazing space returned back to use and I thank our partners for their support in getting us to this stage .
“ We are now building on this important work by moving forward with our wider Regeneration Plan for the Park , which includes the restoration of the world-famous dinosaurs , creating a new event space on the Lower Italian Terrace , and numerous improvements to the park ’ s facilities and green spaces .
“ There is much more to come on this exciting journey as we now strive , in partnership with the Crystal Palace Park Trust , to deliver a reinvigorated park in supporting Paxton ’ s original vision .”
Executive Director of conservation contractor DBR London Limited said : “ As Principal contractor for this important conservation & regeneration project of the remains of the great Crystal place Exhibition site , we are immensely proud to be bringing this important Victorian structure back in to public use . Our highly skilled craftspeople are skillfully repairing the historic brick and stonemasonry and , with modern engineering to stabilise and re-roof the structure , the final space will be a lasting legacy for the community and future generations to enjoy ”
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