The station was built to replace the nearby Ladywell Police Station and was one of four stations procured under a
private finance initiative (PFI) between the
Metropolitan Police Authority and Equion (part of the
John Laing Group). The contract was signed in October 2001, and was valued at £120 million, of which Lewisham accounted for approximately £30 million. Construction began on 26 November 2001, on the site of the old
Army & Navy Store on Lewisham High Street, and the new building was
topped-out on 17 July 2002. It was official opened by
Sir John Stevens, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, on 16 April 2004. == Facilities ==