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# Guernsey Airport terminal roof repairs to cost £6.1m
- URL: https://www.thequarry.media/guernsey-airport-terminal-roof-repairs-to-cost-6-1m/
- Published: 2026-10-05T17:32:40.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-05T17:32:40.000Z
- Author: The Quarry
- Tags: News

- States' Trading Supervisory Board seeks approval for £6.1m repairs to Guernsey Airport terminal roof, addressing defects dating back to 2004 construction
- Roof panels have been repeatedly detached by high winds since terminal completion, most recently during Storm Ciaran in 2023
- Safety scaffolding installed last year has already captured one dislodged panel, preventing it from falling
- 2016 structural survey identified design flaws and construction defects as root cause of ongoing problems
- Repairs could take up to 18 months to complete and would allow permanent removal of scaffolding

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Work could soon begin to repair structural defects in Guernsey Airport's terminal roof that date back more than 20 years to when the building was constructed, potentially allowing scaffolding currently surrounding the structure to be permanently removed.

The States' Trading Supervisory Board is seeking approval to carry out extensive repairs that could take up to 18 months to complete and cost up to £6.1 million, including all contractor and project management costs.

Since the terminal was completed in 2004, roof panels have been detached by high winds and blown onto the forecourt or airside apron area on several occasions. The most recent incident occurred during Storm Ciaran in 2023, prompting the installation of safety scaffolding last year to safeguard against further similar incidents.

The protective structure has already caught at least one panel that was dislodged by wind earlier this year.

The scaffolding has also enabled a detailed inspection to assess the extent of repairs required. This has confirmed the findings of an earlier structural survey conducted in 2016, which identified the design of the roof and defects in its construction as the cause of the problems.

The roof structure is relatively complex due to its curved design. There are two sections — one above each of the terminal's two storeys. Each section comprises a steel frame, enclosed by roof panels above, "bullnose eaves" forming the outer edges, and soffit cladding along the underside.

The roof panels are powder-coated aluminium and have a remaining design life of 20 years. The proposed repairs to the supporting steel frame would ensure that once the scaffolding is removed it should not be required again during that time.

The repair work is already included in the States' Major Projects Portfolio. If States Members approve, the STSB will invite potential contractors to submit tenders to carry out the work. The Policy & Resources Committee would have final approval, subject to agreeing a detailed business case once bids have been received.

STSB President, Deputy Mark Helyar, said: "We are dealing now with an issue that we inherited, because the root cause of the problem dates back decades. 

"Given the airport is a prime business and travel gateway, we need to address the structural issues with the roof as soon as possible, so that it is safe to remove the scaffolding. With States approval we can begin the tendering exercise, which will help to identify the best value, least cost solution."

## Q&A

**Q: Why does the Guernsey Airport terminal need scaffolding?**  
A: Safety scaffolding was installed last year after roof panels were detached by Storm Ciaran in 2023\. The scaffolding prevents panels from falling onto the forecourt or airside apron area and has already captured at least one dislodged panel earlier this year.

**Q: What caused the problems with the airport terminal roof?**  
A: A structural survey in 2016 identified the design of the roof and defects in its construction as the cause of the problems. These issues date back to when the terminal was built in 2004, more than 20 years ago.

**Q: How long will the repairs take and what happens next?**  
A: The repairs could take up to 18 months to complete at an estimated cost of £6.1 million. If States Members approve, the STSB will invite contractors to submit tenders, with the Policy & Resources Committee giving final approval after reviewing bids and a detailed business case.