London City Airport Terminal Extension

Scope of works

Kilnbridge were appointed as Main Contractor by London City Airport to construct new terminal facilities as part of the City Airport Development Programme.

The scope included:

• Construction of two new energy centres
• Extension to the main terminal both to the east and west including associated airside and landside works with complex marine piling and stitch connections
• Construction of the 500m long New East Pier to accommodate an additional eight new plane stands
• Extensive demolition works including existing control tower, baggage structures and Global Infrastructure Facility
• Strip out, de-cladding and roof removal
• Design development to RIBA Stage 5

Challenges / Achievements

• Works were carried out in a detailed sequential manner to ensure continual, uninterrupted operation of the live airport
• Significant value engineering to the design resulting in an improved product, elimination of safety risks, reduced programme duration and cost savings