Leeds Bradford Airport begins terminal regeneration scheme

Leeds Bradford Airport has officially marked the start of construction work on its new terminal regeneration.

The privately funded £100 million development, known as LBA:REGEN, will transform LBA’s existing terminal building into a ‘modern, efficient and sustainable facility’, according to a press release by the airport today.

The release added the development would “enhance passenger experience and supporting the region’s economic growth”.

LBA:REGEN will deliver a 9,500 square metre, three-storey extension to the existing terminal, alongside a significant refurbishment of current facilities.

There will be additional aircraft stands, more seating, faster security, new shops and eateries, a larger baggage reclaim area and immigration hall, and improved access for passengers with restricted mobility.

Farrans Construction is delivering the first phase of the project.

This phase includes the construction of a new UK Border Force immigration facility and international baggage reclaim hall, as well as expanded retail and international departure lounge facilities.

Phase two will include an enlarged central search and check-in areas, alongside larger duty free, retail and arrivals areas.

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2026.

According to the airport, LBA:REGEN has the potential to create 1,500 new direct jobs at the airport and 4,000 new indirect jobs by 2030.

Airport chief executive Vincent Hodder said:

“This ground breaking is a significant moment in LBA’s history, representing the culmination of thousands of hours of planning, consultation and design.

“As one of Yorkshire’s most significant infrastructure projects, we and our passengers are immensely excited to see it develop in the coming months. Once complete, this project will deliver the airport that our passengers, airlines and region need and deserve.”

Photo: Leeds Bradford Airport chief executive Vincent Hodder with Farrans Construction staff and LBA apprentices.

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Business Breakfast: Harrogate College event links employers with students

Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal. 

Harrogate College is holding an event that gives businesses the chance to talk to customer service-trained students about part-time work that fits around their studies.

The college’s employer network recruitment fair enables Harrogate district firms the opportunity to come into college and speak to students directly.

Each business can approach the recruitment fair in its own way: it can conduct an interview and offer work that day, or share information about the business before inviting students for a formal interview at the place of work.

The free event takes place at the college, on Hornbeam Park, on November 2 from 11am to 1.30pm. Tickets can be booked here.

Construction firm wins award for junction 47 upgrade 

Junction 47 A1

Junction 47

Building contractor, Farrans Construction, won the Best Highways and Transportation Project award at a recent CIHT Yorkshire and Humber event for its delivery of the junction 47 A1(M) upgrade for client North Yorkshire County Council.

The project, near Flaxby, involved widening of three of the four slip roads onto and off the roundabout to increase capacity as well as a number of junction improvements.

Cllr Keane Duncan, North Yorkshire County Council’s executive member for highways and transport, said:

“It is one of the busiest junctions in North Yorkshire and since the scheme was completed earlier this year we have seen a significant difference in reducing congestion and improving road safety.

“It represents a successful collaboration between the county council, Farrans, AECOM and National Highways in overcoming difficult situations without major delays to the travelling public during construction on this key route which unlocks future growth in and around Harrogate.”

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