19th Dec 2005 14:12
December 19th 2005NEXT STAGE IN REDEVELOPMENT OF BRISTOL AEROSPACE FACILITIES TO GO AHEAD IN THE NEW YEAR Rolls-Royce plc, the world leading power systems company, confirmed today thatit will go ahead in the New Year with Phase Two of the redevelopment of itsDefence Aerospace facilities in Bristol.Work will begin in January on new buildings for the assembly of engines for theTyphoon, Hawk and Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and for the Group's helicopterprogrammes. Phase Two will also see the construction of a new services buildingthat will include training and occupational health facilities as well as a newrestaurant.Once completed, the redevelopment will allow the Group to concentrate all ofits activities in the local Patchway area into a modernised single site,leaving the current East Works vacated and available for separate commercialdevelopment.Phase Two will complete a ‚£75 million investment programme by Rolls-Royce inBristol, which began earlier this year. Work on Phase One's construction of anew Turbines and Component Services plant is well underway.Commenting on the Phase Two decision, Rolls-Royce Defence Aerospace ManagingDirector Tony Wood said: "This is one of the most significant investments thatRolls-Royce has made in Bristol for over 40 years and the new facilities shouldsecure the future of our activities in Patchway for many years to come. I wouldlike to thank all of our local employees, who have made such a big contributionto building a successful business case for this investment. We can look forwardnow to a working environment that will reduce costs, lift our productivity andgive us a base in Bristol of which we can all be proud."For further information please contact:Nick Britton,Communications Manager - Defence AerospaceRolls-Royce plcTel: +44 (0) 117 979 5943Email: [email protected] GROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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