NI construction firm, Farrans and Wales based firm, Griffiths, have been appointed to deliver a public transport hub at Bristol Airport.

The £60 million investment will create a public transport interchange hub and multi-storey car park which will provide over 2000 spaces and will adjoin the existing multi-storey car park. Customers arriving or departing from Bristol Airport will experience improved services and accessibility.

The hub will provide access for coaches, buses and other forms of public transport on the top level of the multi-storey car park which will double the number of bus and coach bays to 16.

There will be a dedicated Drop Off and Pick-up location for family, friends or taxis and a new gateway for all customers on the top level of the carpark. Customers will be able to access the terminal via a glazed pedestrian bridge link on the same level.

Work has now commenced to construct a new access ramp to the existing remaining car parks.

Glenn Gilmore, Regional Director, Griffiths Farrans JV, said: "We are looking forward to getting started with this exciting project which will play a significant role in the step change of Bristol Airport as it elevates its offering to support new air links and increase inbound tourism. The vision for the future is one with sustainability, safety and enhanced customer experiences at the heart of it. Griffiths Farrans JV has extensive experience within the aviation sector providing intelligent construction and civil engineering solutions across the UK.

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"Throughout this project we will be engaging on a calendar of social value activities which will maximise our use of local supply chain, create apprenticeships and employment opportunities as well as engage with colleges, schools and the voluntary and community sector to leave a positive lasting legacy in the area."

Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport, said: "This project is transformational for our customers. It is the largest single capital investment project since the terminal opened in 2000 and will take 18 months to complete. As with all large-scale projects, they are complex and the development work will need to be phased to accommodate the normal day to day Airport operations. During the project, customers will see several temporary changes taking place, including temporary relocation of some car parks and changes to internal roads layouts. We will continue to keep customers informed of the changes via directional signage, customer messaging on car park bookings, the website and on social media."

Simon Dunn, Pre-Construction Director, Griffiths Farrans JV, said: "Griffiths and Farrans have worked in partnership with Bristol Airport and fellow CRH business Tarmac to deliver the optimum solution for the Airport, with a keen focus on sustainability. Over 100,000 tonnes of excavated material will be processed into suitable material for use in the project. All asphalt materials removed from the existing car park will also be processed for re-use within the asphalt material that will be provided for the perimeter roads.

"This project is a great example of what can be achieved when both client and contractor work in an open and collaborative way, something that has been instilled in the project team from day one."

This project is part of Bristol Airport's multi-million pound transformational development plan which will enable 12 million passengers to use the Airport a year.