Contract awarded for Leeds Bradford Airport phase two

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has awarded the contract for phase two of construction works on its £100 million regeneration project to Farrans Construction, the company that is currently completing phase one.

Phase one, a new three-storey terminal extension (see New Steel Construction Nov/Dec 2024) is due to complete next year, while phase two will see the existing terminal refurbished.

Works will be 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. There will also be new security and arrivals features, plus World Duty Free, shops, bars, and restaurants.

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