Purpose

To review the existing programme of investment at Solent Airport, Daedalus and to consider further investment to address safety and compliance issues and extend the services that the airport offers to its customers.  

The existing programme of investment at Solent Airport, Daedalus was approved on 07 March 2022.  Much of this work is now in progress however some elements require review.

Further investment in the airport is required to enable its continued safe operation and to continue to deliver the Councils Vision to develop a vibrant and sustainable airfield.  The proposed programme of investment in the control tower, fuelling facilities and hangarage is required to support existing airside activities.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that:

(a)  the Capital Programme allocation for Taxiway Maintenance of £2,700,000 be reduced to £1,700,000;

(b)  the Capital Programme allocation for £1,100,000 for the Aeronautical Ground Lighting System be increased to £2,800,000;

(c)  the Capital Programme allocation of £25,000 for installation of self-fuelling facilities be removed;

(d)  the Capital Programme allocation of £400,000 for aircraft parking be removed;

(e)  £25,000 be added to the Capital Programme for essential repairs to bring Hangar P back into use;

(f)   £165,000 be added to the Capital Programme for new airport fuel supply assets;

(g)  £380,000 be added to the Capital Programme for immediate improvements to the Visual Control Room at the Control Tower on safety grounds; and

(h)  the Director of Planning and Regeneration, following consultation with the Executive Member for Policy and Resources, be delegated authority to award contracts for each of the above Schemes.