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Deputy hopes Guernsey Airport roof repairs will cost less than £6m
Overview
Officials are aiming to keep the repair costs for the storm-damaged Guernsey Airport roof below £6m by reducing the scope of the project. The original estimate was around £20m. The damage was worsened by corrosion and deterioration of fixings, which are not covered by insurance, and the original construction company is no longer in business. Without these repairs, permanent scaffolding would be required, and the airport could face closure due to safety risks from dislodging roof panels.
Key points
- Officials hope to keep the cost of repairing Guernsey Airport's storm-damaged roof under £6m.
- The original estimated cost of £20m was significantly reduced by scaling back the scope of the works.
- Insurance cannot be claimed because the original construction company no longer exists and much of the damage is due to corrosion and deterioration.
- Storm Ciarán in November 2023 dislodged roof panels, adding to prior wind damage.
- Without extensive structural repairs taking up to 18 months, the airport could potentially face closure or require permanent scaffolding.