HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Base, Lydd Airport
Lydd
We are delighted to have completed the construction of this exciting project, and witnessed operations begin as it was officially opened by Nusrat Ghani MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, in July.
The base, operated by Bristow Search and Rescue on behalf of HM Coastguard, is a permanent replacement for temporary facilities previously used at Lydd. It comprises of hangar space for two helicopters, a maintenance workshop; operations and office suites, and accommodation.
The steel frame construction includes specialist, electrically-operated hangar doors. The base’s extensive modular welfare facilities, which include sleeping quarters, washroom facilities and catering, were installed having been constructed off-site.
External works included a large, reinforced concrete apron for helicopter taxiing operations, car parking, and an access road.
All works were completed while Lydd Airport remained in full service.