Leeds Bradford Airport £100m Regeneration Programme

[White Heather]

Leeds Bradford Airport Terminal Extension Scores Full Marks on CCS Audit

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Wish they would crack on and get rid of the bus shelter as soon as possible, its getting in the way and spoiling our well design clean look extention!
Far as im aware to bits to be fitted externally are those dark tinted windows and on the landside the darker section at the bottom, once done in my opinion it will really bring it to life as currently its looking a bit dull.

Suspect it will be the last job, or one of the last jobs, to demolish the western end of the walkway. Probably in Spring.

 

[Sputnik1]

Think the western facade connecting into the existing terminal will be the long pole to becoming weather tight. I believe it's still completely open on that side.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Temporary walkway in front of stands 11 & 12
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Loving the design and colours used on the new extension, once the final external bits are finished it should look great!

 

[jackLBA]

Temporary walkway in front of stands 11 & 12
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Hi all - long time reader here, is the temporary walkway their so that the other can be replaced, surely the old portacabin will go too???? Thank you!

 

[Aviador]

Hi all - long time reader here, is the temporary walkway their so that the other can be replaced, surely the old portacabin will go too???? Thank you!

Welcome to Forums4airports Jack.

 

[radar]

surely the old portacabin will go too????

If LBA T2 doesn’t get torn to bits and recycled with the greatest possible haste, then the whole project will be a huge disappointment.

 

[Aviador]

If LBA T2 doesn’t get torn to bits and recycled with the greatest possible haste, then the whole project will be a huge disappointment.

You weren't a fan then.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Hi all - long time reader here, is the temporary walkway their so that the other can be replaced, surely the old portacabin will go too???? Thank you!

I believe a portion of the original walkway will remain, along with the portakabin at the end (Gate 14?)

 

[Jetchaser]

I believe a portion of the original walkway will remain, along with the portakabin at the end (Gate 14?)

II can't believe after £100m development, and we still have a very embarrassing portacabin at gate 14. Surely they could build something better.

 

[White Heather]

II can't believe after £100m development, and we still have a very embarrassing portacabin at gate 14. Surely they could build something better.

They can't, as it needs planning consent. If the original plans from 2017 didn't include ' anything better' they can't do it now as it's not part of the approved scheme. There's no way LBA would have submitted another application and put the entire scheme at risk just for that.

They can apply for consent for something better later, when this scheme is done and safe from sabotage by politically motivated councillors. Such as this portakabin and a proper pier can be applied for together in the future and are likely to be approved as they don't really increase passenger throughput. They are more intended to improve passenger comfort and airport organisation.

 

[HX3]

What are the portacabins used for? Is it something to do with Jet2 staff?

 

[oldendays]

What are the portacabins used for? Is it something to do with Jet2 staff?

Used as extra boarding gates for stand 15 and beyond. That is predominantly Jet2 aircraft but not exclusively.

 

[paully]

They can't, as it needs planning consent. If the original plans from 2017 didn't include ' anything better' they can't do it now as it's not part of the approved scheme. There's no way LBA would have submitted another application and put the entire scheme at risk just for that.

They can apply for consent for something better later, when this scheme is done and safe from sabotage by politically motivated councillors.

I would`nt be too sure about the spiteful sabotage...Some have such a hatred for a privately owned jobs provider that nothing will stop them venting their spleen..

 

[White Heather]

I would`nt be too sure about the spiteful sabotage...Some have such a hatred for a privately owned jobs provider that nothing will stop them venting their spleen..

They can do nothing about the current project. If they could, they'd have already done it. But revenge is sweet and no doubt some will seek it in any future submissions.

 

[Sputnik1]

Don't believe this has been mentioned but 1432 Runway Club now appears to be undergoing interior remodelling, with new walls being erected to segregate the space in preparation for connection to the extension. The lounge is still bookable though the works seem quite invasive. Will snag a photo in the morning.

 

[SierraHotel]

Presumably the lounge is to be enlarged?

 

[White Heather]

Presumably the lounge is to be enlarged?

Can't see any point given its not going to be there by May! The Lounges are both relocating to the Eastern end of the new extension. So, where they are now will be cordoned off and eventually converted into something else as part of phase 2, which starts in February.

 

[SierraHotel]

Thanks WH. Had the contractor been confirmed for P2?

 

[White Heather]

Thanks WH. Had the contractor been confirmed for P2?

Not at the time of the December CC meeting. I would be surprised though if it's not the same contractor given the overlap in Phases 1 and 2. If not, the period February to May will be very complex with two contractors on site together. Only one can be the lead contractor who is responsible for generating a H&S plan covering both projects. That said, the two phases are very different and phase 2 might not be what the current contractor specialises in. Anyway. I would imagine the winning tender will be announced shortly given the start of phase 2 is only a month away.

 

[Aviador]

Presumably the lounge is to be enlarged?

I'm told the plans keep changing on the internal layout but they were supposed to be relocating the lounges into the new building.