Transformation for airport’s power infrastructure

UK Power Networks Services is to provide power infrastructure services for Manchester Airport, a key project to help deliver its £1bn transformation programme.

This project will require UK Power Networks Services to build a new airfield substation and transfer critical electrical infrastructure from an existing substation located in the middle of a taxiway.

The project will also include high voltage and low voltage cabling and airfield ground lighting works.

Moving the substation will make way for a wider dual parallel taxiway, which will support the airport’s requirement to expand a number of taxiways and allow an increase in aircraft traffic and airport capacity.

The project is part of the £1bn Manchester Airport Transformation Programme that will see an expansion to airport terminals, car parks, aircraft stands and air bridges.

Ian Smyth, director of UK Power Networks Services said: “This project will support Manchester Airport in providing an enhanced experience to its customers for many years to come.

“We will deliver a world-class engineering solution to ensure Manchester Airport continues to be the global gateway for residents and businesses in the north of England and Wales.”