Call us on 0845 630 8993 www.van-elle.co.uk CASE STUDY Air Traffic Control Tower, Manchester Airport Project: The development of the second tallest air traffic control tower in the UK, at Manchester Airport. Van Elle Involvement: New bearing pile foundation design and installation. Client: Manchester Airport Principal Contractor: Morgan Sindall Engineer: URS Scott Wilson Project: The project aim was to replace the current Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities. The new tower, which is to be located adjacent to the north fire station, is expected to be completed in 2013. Standing at approx. 60m high, it will become an iconic building for the region rivalling the most innovative designs and tallest buildings at any UK airport. The current, 40-year-old Air Traffic

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