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Leeds Bradford Airport contract marks flying start to 2010 for Hewlett

Leeds-based Hewlett Civil Engineering has landed a million pound contract with Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) to further improve the airport’s parking facilities in line with its ongoing £28m development plans.

The award winning company, which employs 400 staff and bases its head office at Thorpe Park in Leeds, has been contracted by LBIA in a design and build contract to enhance parking provision.

On completion the development will create an additional 1,000 parking spaces. The contract – which will be completed in two phases, the first on 30th April and the second on 28th May 2010 - incorporates earthworks, stabilisation, associated drainage works and road works. Work commenced from January 2010.

 The improvements form part of the preliminary stages of the airport's plans to invest £28m to provide business and leisure passengers with state of the art facilities and enhance their experience whilst travelling.Commented Rob Hudson from Hewlett:

“The contract starts the New Year off on a positive note for Hewlett and whilst we are mindful of the volatility of the industry, we believe that the company is currently well placed to achieve another satisfactory outcome for the year as a whole.

“The scheme at Leeds Bradford International Airport plays to our strengths as a multi-disciplined contractor and reflects on our solid track record for combining industry knowledge and expert advice, with the ability to deliver a high standard of service on time and within budget.” Carl Lapworth,

Operations Director at LBIA, said: “We are delighted to be able to support local businesses and contractors to encourage job creation and economic development in the region”