STEP 1:

SITE PREPARATION AND ENABLING WORKS

JULY 02 – JULY 03

Description: The preparation of the site for construction, including the removal of existing facilities, the archaeological and environmental works and initial stripping of site, fencing, temporary works for access and boreholes. The construction of site facilities and logistics centres.

Works: Archaeology and environmental works. Service diversions. Levelling of site. Site access and roads. Boreholes. Temporary buildings.

STEP 2:

GROUNDWORKS NOV 02 – FEB 05

Description: The excavation and construction of the terminal, satellite and car park building basements, which include the Track Transit System (TTS) and rail station boxes. Bored tunnels: the Airside road tunnel (ART), Stormwater outfall tunnel (SWOT), rail tunnels.  Formation of the M25 Spur embankment and Spout Lane lagoon. Diversion of the twin rivers and Western Perimeter Road (WPR). Airfield pavements and services.

Works: Excavation and backfill. Road embankments, bridges and other highway structures. River structures and road diversions. Piling, foundation and basement work for terminal buildings and multi storey car park (MSCP5). Drainage, road and rail bored tunnels.  Baggage, rail and service boxes. Airfield roads, pavements & services.

STEP 3:

MAJOR STRUCTURES NOV 03 – SEPT 06

Description: The construction of the superstructure, roof, façade and internal structure of Concourse A and Concourse B, MSCP5 including ramps and the Energy Centre and substations. Construction of the new air traffic control tower. The installation of the primary plant rooms, building services and systems, and installation of lifts and escalators.

Works: Major building superstructures and envelopes.  Primary services and systems.

STEP 4:

FIT OUT FEB 05 – SEPT 07

Description: Installation of baggage, specialist systems and secondary services fit out. The installation of the finishes, fixtures and fittings, the fitting out of public areas, retail, commercial areas and offices, and the commissioning of systems. The fitting out of rail tunnels and TTS. Landscaping to Colne Valley and landside areas. Landside roads and infrastructure. Completion of aircraft stands including apron services and boarding bridges. Surface Movement Radar, Airfield Ground Lighting, etc.

Works: Finishes. Fit out. Specialist systems and equipment. Commissioning of systems. Rail installations. Landscaping. Apron services and navigation aids.

STEP 5:

IMPLEMENTATION OF OPERATIONAL READINESS

OCT 07 – MARCH 08

Description: The handover and transition of T5 from a construction project to an operationally effective facility by the time of opening – March 2008.

Works: Training, access and implementation programmes. Systems final testing, handover procedures and programmes. Operational and security protocols and procedures. Licences and consents for operation. Ongoing retail fit out and provision of loose equipment.