Contractors have begun putting scaffolding across the entrance of Guernsey Airport today (19 June).
The roof and cladding at Guernsey Airport will be assessed by contractors over the next 12 months.
Guernsey Ports says high winds have caused 'a number of structural failures' and a full survey is needed.
Contractors began working on the airside section of the terminal in April, and have reportedly completed the upper sections on the east and west elevations.
Scaffolding on the north elevation (runway side) of Guernsey Airport's terminal building
Project manager Joe Armstrong says the next stage of the works should not have a major impact on airport operations or passenger access.
“The scaffolding will allow for further ongoing maintenance while a detailed inspection of the roof’s condition is undertaken.
This will establish what options we have to safeguard and extend the life of the cladding system.
How long it remains in place depends to some extent on the outcome of the inspection and the time required to undertake any repairs.
However, we anticipate a minimum of a year, and although the scaffolding will be very visible during this time it will not interfere in any way with the normal day-to-day operations.”
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