Leeds Bradford Airport awards Phase 2 of LBA: REGEN contract to Farrans

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has awarded Farrans Construction the contract for Phase 2 of its £100m regeneration project to transform its terminal facilities to dramatically improve the passenger experience and help unlock economic growth for the region.

The work, dubbed LBA: REGEN will continue straight on from Farrans’ work on the Phase 1 terminal extension, which is due for handover this summer.

Phase 1 involves the construction of the 9,500m2, three-storey terminal extension, with passengers benefitting from more seating, faster security, new shops and eateries. It will also have a larger baggage reclaim area and immigration hall and improved access for passengers with restricted mobility.

In Phase 2 Farrans will fully refurbish the existing terminal, delivered in multiple sub-phases to minimise disruption to customers and allow the airport to operate as close to normal as possible. Improvements include the creation of new staircases, lifts and escalators to provide an open plan feel which will complement the new lighter and brighter terminal extension. Remodelled internal spaces will allow improved passenger movement and there will be brand new security and arrivals facilities, and new shops, bars and restaurants.

By 2030, the regeneration has the potential to create 1,500 new direct jobs at Leeds Bradford and 4,000 new indirect jobs, as well as contribute a total of £940 million to the local economy.

Work includes the installation of electric heating, lighting and baggage reclaim systems which will help to decarbonise the airport’s operations. The airport will also encourage airlines attracted by the regeneration to deploy their newest, quietest and most efficient aircraft, in turn reducing the overall environmental impact of the airport’s operations.

Vincent Hodder, Chief Executive of Leeds Bradford Airport, said, “We’re delighted to be working with Farrans on Phase 2 of our LBA: REGEN project. We’ve already created a strong working relationship with the team on Phase 1 and as we transition into Phase 2, we’re excited to be able to take our customers along with us on this journey.

“LBA: REGEN is the first major improvement to our terminal since its opening in 1968 and is long overdue. It’s vitally important to upgrade LBA to the world-class facility Yorkshire deserves.”