Gill Civil delivered landside pavement and drainage infrastructure for Pier 2 at Manchester Airport, safely and on programme within a live environment, enhancing long-term performance and operational efficiency.
Gill Civil was appointed by Amalgamated Construction Limited to deliver landside pavement and infrastructure works for Pier 2 Phase 2 at Manchester Airport (May 2024 - April 2025). The package included installation of 175mm Wet Lean Concrete (WLC) and up to 350mm Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) pavements, reinforced oncrete slabs, slot drainage and associated pipework, as well as access and outlet chambers. Works were supported by on-site batching facilities and UKAS-accredited concrete testing to ensure consistent quality and compliance.
Working within a live airport environment required strict safety compliance, detailed stakeholder coordination, and careful sequencing alongside multiple contractors and ongoing operations. The scale of concrete volumes and the requirement for high-performance finishes demanded precise logistics, robust quality control procedures, and continuous monitoring. Effective planning, on-site production capability, and close collaboration with the wider project team ensured programme requirements were maintained while minimising disruption.
The project was delivered safely and on programme, providing durable,
high-quality pavements and drainage infrastructure that enhance access,
circulation, and operational efficiency around the terminal. The completed works support long-term performance and demonstrate Gill Civil’s capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects within live airport environments.
Gill Civil delivered pavement and drainage renewal across Taxiway Echo and Stand 70 at Manchester Airport, reconstructing defective pavement and installing new drainage during restricted possessions while maintaining live airside operations.
Gill Civil delivered large-scale PQC, lean mix, drainage, and ducting works as part of the Manchester Airport Transformation Project, completing the scheme safely and on programme within a live 24-hour airside environment while enhancing apron capacity and long-term performance.
Gill Civil delivered deep pavement reconstruction up to 800mm across Stands 27 and 63 at Manchester Airport, using fast-setting concrete and controlled pours to return both areas to operation within programme.
