Aerodrome

Project Overview

This project saw the comprehensive redevelopment of an existing forecourt site, replacing ageing infrastructure with a modern retail and mobility hub. The scheme required the complete demolition of the existing site, including the shop building, bungalow, storeroom and bin store, alongside the removal of all underground fuel tanks.

The redevelopment combined major fuel infrastructure upgrades with new electric vehicle chargers, jet washes, air and vacuum facilities, and significant improvements to the site drainage and environmental performance.

A completely new shop building with a green roof was scaled up from the original building to accommodate Pret and Greggs concessions, creating a high-quality retail destination for motorists and customers looking for food and convenience retail.

Scope of Works

The works included the installation of new double-skinned fuel storage tanks housed within a reinforced concrete vault, complete with environmental monitoring systems and associated fuel infrastructure including dual-contained pipework, vapour recovery systems, tank gauging, interstitial monitoring and dispensers.

A drainage network was delivered incorporating a Class 1 interceptor, attenuation systems, soakaways, permeable storage solutions and filtration measures in accordance with the approved SuDS strategy. Extensive ducting and utility infrastructure was installed to support both fuel and electrical systems.

Electrical upgrades included an HV substation, LV enclosure and two Alpitronic 400 ultra-rapid EV chargers serving four charging bays. Additional customer amenities included two jet wash bays, vacuum and air-water facilities, and a locker hub.

The external works package comprised a new forecourt canopy, reinforced concrete forecourt surfaces, concrete footpaths, SMA and HRA surfacing, porous asphalt areas, floodlighting, bollards, kerbs, boundary fencing and landscaping. The 327m2 shop building incorporated Pret and Greggs concessions, retail space, customer welfare facilities, cold storage, freezer facilities and an ATM.

Delivery and Programme

MBH delivered the project on a full turnkey basis, providing feasibility, planning support, cost management, design coordination, procurement and project management services throughout.

The project required careful coordination of demolition, environmental remediation, fuel infrastructure replacement, utility upgrades, building construction and external works within a live programme. Through detailed planning and effective stakeholder management, multiple workstreams were delivered concurrently.

The completed scheme transforms the site into a modern forecourt destination, combining advanced fuel infrastructure, ultra-rapid EV charging, premium retail facilities and high-quality customer amenities within a single integrated development.