Project Principles and Objectives
The TDOZ was an LLA project initiated following the fire and collapse of the multi-storey Terminal Car Park 2 in October 2023 - which originally included the DOZ.
Constructing the TDOZ was deemed to be time critical due to the loss of revenue caused by the multi-storey car park fire.
The Mid Stay Car Park was being used as a temporary facility, but the walk from there to the terminal takes about 10 minutes and was therefore not ideal for passengers.
The new TDOZ was planned for the front of the terminal area, the CTA (Central Terminal Area) and involved the relocation of the existing taxi rank, the diversion of the pedestrian walkway into the airport, a new car park for the DOZ, new street lighting, a new traffic system, a new barrierless payment system using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition), plus new signage, lining and street furniture.
The project had to be phased in such a way as to keep the bus terminal live with no delays, while also ensuring the relocation of the taxi rank without disruption, and keeping easyJet, goods in waste away and the executive car park fully operational.
As well as the TDOZ construction, Ryebridge had to work concurrently on widening the existing pedestrian walkway to the airport, repairing the worn Easy Way.
loop, and building a new sheet pile retaining wall with a gabion basket faced in front of it to allow the road into the CTA to be shifted over to create space for the new TDOZ.
Project Works
Relocation of existing taxi rank
Diversion of pedestrian walkway into the airport
New car park for the DOZ
New drainage including attenuation tank, interceptor tank and permeable paving in some areas
New street lighting
New traffic light system
New signage and lining and street furniture
New barrierless payment system, working through an ANPR system
Innovation and Best Practice
At Ryebridge we pride ourselves on our solution focused and customer first approach. We understand that our success depends on our ability to deliver projects accurately, on time and to budget.
Our attitude to delivering solutions relies heavily on early engagement with our clients and an honest and open approach to any challenge as it presents itself.
Our longevity and success has been built around close and long-term working relationships with our clients.
Ryebridge had to complete all three projects at the same time in a very restricted time frame. In order to achieve this accelerated timescale Ryebridge implemented a bespoke working programme, which included numerous gangs working in different areas at the same time, 12 hour shifts operating seven days a week, rapid procurement of necessary materials, and utilising knowledge gained from enabling works and site investigations.
The staff working on the project were also familiar with the area, including any existing constraints and the need to be mindful of pedestrians, vehicles and other stakeholders.
Innovative practices and experience were employed to create detailed traffic management and phasing plans. This was supported by early engagement with all operators and stakeholders while ensuring full operational use for the airport as a business and for passengers, staff and customers.
