Southampton Airport set to undergo major upgrades

AGS Airports chief executive Kam Jandu, chief operating officer Ronald Leitch and airport development director Martins Tamovics with David Shaw and Andrew Robertson from WSP. <i>(Image: AGS Airports)</i>
AGS Airports chief executive Kam Jandu, chief operating officer Ronald Leitch and airport development director Martins Tamovics with David Shaw and Andrew Robertson from WSP. (Image: AGS Airports)
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Southampton Airport is set to undergo major upgrades.

The work forms part of a £350 million transformation programme by AGS Airports, which also includes Glasgow and Aberdeen airports.

Professional services firm WSP has been appointed as lead development designer for Southampton Airport.

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Kam Jandu, chief executive of AGS Airports, said: "These appointments represent an important milestone in the delivery of AGS Reimagined.

"WSP and Pascall + Watson bring world-class capability and deep experience of designing modern airport environments, and their expertise will help us create facilities that are more intuitive, efficient and enjoyable for our passengers.

"With our £350 million investment now being put to work, we are moving at pace to deliver transformational change across our airports.

"This is a major step in shaping the next chapter of Glasgow and Southampton, ensuring they are future ready and reflective of the regions they serve."

The design phase will shape the future layout, flow, and overall passenger experience at both airports.

WSP will deliver full architectural and engineering design services, covering areas such as structural, fire safety, and ventilation.

Mark Wolfe, aviation sector lead at WSP, said: "We’re delighted to be partnering with AGS Airports on the next stage of AGS Reimagined at Glasgow and Southampton.

"Drawing on our multidisciplinary design, building services and systems expertise – and collaborating closely with Pascall + Watson – we’ll create intuitive, resilient terminal environments that improve passenger flow and experience while supporting low-carbon goals.

"With our teams embedded locally, we’re excited to help shape facilities that authentically reflect and serve their regions."

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In Glasgow, the programme will focus on modernising the main terminal.

At Southampton, it will upgrade terminal facilities, while improvements to airfield infrastructure are planned across all three airports.

The scheme also supports AGS' ambition to achieve net-zero direct emissions by 2035.

In Aberdeen, the focus will be on retail transformation.

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