The facts
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Client: Jersey Airport
Start / completion dates: July 2006 - June 2007
Contract type: ICE 5th (amended)
Procurement method: traditional
Project construction value: £12m
Services provided: Project Management, Civil Engineering design,
Contract Administration, Construction Supervision, Cost
Management
The project
Capita Symonds was project manager and lead designer for
the reconstruction of the north apron at jersey
airport.
The works consisted of the demolition of the old aircraft
parking aprons on the North side of the passenger pier, and the
construction of new concrete pavements designed to accommodate all
current and proposed aircraft types likely to use the airport. The
old concrete paving was crushed and recycled for use in the new
construction, so minimising both the import of fresh aggregates and
the off-site disposal of waste.
Also included was substantial surface water drainage
infrastructure, including pollution control measures: a fuel
interceptor, aeration pond and reed beds were provided to manage
and treat discharges from the airfield. The aeration pond included
an innovative lightweight netted cover to deter birds.
Additionally, the project included aeronautical ground lighting,
and a new fixed electrical ground power distribution and metering
system, with outlets at each of the new stands.
Capita Symonds undertook the detailed design of the new aircraft
pavements, aeronautical ground lighting, and surface water
drainage. Under a separate appointment, Capita Symonds also (CI)
provided Project Management services through to successful
completion.
Jersey Airport is critical to the economy of the island, it
being the primary link to the UK mainland, and therefore any
disruption to its operation must be minimised and carefully
managed. The construction works were carried out in phases to
maintain aircraft operations throughout, with the minimum of
operating restrictions.
For further information on this project contact: David Sullivan,
T: 01275 840 840, david.sullivan@capita.co.uk