Graham Facilities Management has been awarded a £2m contract by George Best Belfast City Airport.

The agreement will last for three years and will see a 22-strong team be responsible for a range of services including grounds maintenance, cleaning, energy management and electrical and mechanical services.

Development and Technical Director of Graham Asset Management, Gareth Smyth, said: "Graham Facilities Management has worked hard to build on its strong reputation as a capable and reliable provider for all facilities management and maintenance services.

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"By drawing upon our innovative service delivery models we are able to offer the benefits of a one stop solution shared ultimately with our clients, such as Belfast City Airport, through continuous improvement and cost reduction."

Capital Projects and Engineering Manager Chris Horner said on behalf of Belfast City Airport: "The airport welcomed over 2.5 million passengers in 2013 and with new routes to London City and Doncaster-Sheffield recently announced it is vital that the facilities are maintained to support the smooth running of our operations and accommodate future growth.

"The airport supports the on-site employment of around 1,200 in the airport and provides contracts to around 40 local businesses.

"Graham Facilities Management has an impressive skill set spanning both hard and soft services and we look forward to working with the team as they help us to retain our excellent customer satisfaction levels."

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