Bechtel scores Gatwick contract

Gatwick airport has appointed Bechtel to manage the construction delivery of its Capital Investment Programme.

The airport is currently investing some £180M to more than double the size of Pier 6 in the North Terminal, as part of its continued commitment to grow sustainably. Once complete, the project will ensure service levels and even greater operational efficiency in response to continued record-breaking growth of the airport.

Two major enabling projects are underway; firstly, the stand for the A380 – the world’s largest aircraft – is being moved to a newly created stand on Pier 5, while a second set of works will widen and re-align the taxiway to accommodate the A380’s 80m wide wing span.

Extension works are planned to start in 2018 over four phases, with the extension as the final phases and due to be operational in 2022.

This latest project is part of Gatwick’s a £2.7Bn programme to transform the airport at every touch point for passengers (landside, terminals, and airside). Pier 6 follows major transformation projects such as the re-development of the North Terminal, and the newly constructed Pier 1, as well as major works on Pier 5 to create a second level.

Delivery of the project is being managed under a Construction Management model, with Bechtel appointed to lead the development due to its global expertise in delivering construction projects within complex working environments. Bechtel will be responsible for the management of engineering, procurement and construction works and will be integrated alongside Gatwick’s construction and development teams.

Gatwick’s Construction Director, Raymond Melee said: “This is one of the most important programmes of work we have in our current capital investment programme as it will give a crucial boost to our operational efficiency and help us to grow sustainably. It will be complex, as it is right in the heart of our airfield, but we are experienced in delivering complicated projects in challenging environments at Gatwick.

“We are grateful for the partnership with Bechtel whose experience will be invaluable. We look forward to our teams working side-by-side as we deliver a world class project while not compromising the airport experience for our passenger.”

Bechtel’s UK Managing Director, Paul Gibbs said: “This appointment is a positive reflection of our partnership with Gatwick Airport. We know that construction in the middle of a very busy airfield can be complex, so we will be working alongside Gatwick’s operational teams to ensure the work is sequenced carefully and that the passenger experience is maintained throughout”

 

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