The facts
Location: Gatwick
Airport
Client: BAA
Start Date: October 2007
Completion Date: Ongoing
Procurement method: Purchase order
Services provided: Air quality support
The project
The residential area to the north of
Gatwick Airport has been declared an Air Quality Management Area by
the local authority - Reigate & Banstead Borough
Council.
As Gatwick Airport contributes a significant
percentage of nitrogen dioxide to the area the council have
developed an ‘Air Quality Action Plan’ detailing how they will
manage air quality in the region.
Capita Symonds was engaged to deliver aviation
specific air quality expertise to Gatwick Airport, to help them
deliver their Air Quality Action Plan. This included the
development of a new Airside Vehicle Emissions Management Strategy,
an investigation into emissions from auxiliary power units,
providing technical support and liaison with external
stakeholders.