Police services moved due to unstable concrete

Engineers are undertaking weekly checks of Reigate Police Station.

Surrey Police is relocating some services from Reigate Station because the building contains unstable concrete.

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been found at the station, the force said in a statement.

The site would no longer be able to monitor CCTV cameras for Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) due to the control room being in a building that could not be given extra supports, it added.

Police and crime commissioner Lisa Townsend said plans were in place to ensure the policing service would not be affected by the situation at Reigate.

Most of the RAAC was "in good condition and did not present any immediate risk", but one section was "showing signs of distress", the police statement said.

Officers were working with MVDC to explore potential technical solutions for the CCTV.

In addition, the public-facing counter service will move to Caterham Police Station from 30 October.

“This is a challenging time for our policing teams based at Reigate, but they are incredibly resilient in the face of adversity,” Ms Townsend added.

Engineers are undertaking weekly checks of Reigate Police Station.

The affected area has now been supported with scaffolding while the force explores options for its ongoing use.

More than 100 schools in England had to shut buildings after they were found to contain RAAC, a type of concrete prone to collapse.

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