RAF Valley Update and Refurbishment Project

Written By Tricia Green

CLIENT

RAF Valley on Anglesey is home to No 4 Flying Training School, responsible for training the UK's next generation of world-class fighter pilots.

Aircrew are also trained at RAF Valley for mountain and maritime operations throughout the world.

RAF Valley is also home to the Mountain Rescue Service, the military's only high readiness, all weather search and rescue, aircraft post-crash management asset.

CHALLENGE

LAML started on this project in July 2024, initially with a single SME then a further 2 technicians in Sept 2024. By Jan 2025, the team will consist of 6 technicians and 1 AGL supervisor.

The project consists of rewiring the secondary runway, approach lights, PAPI’s (Precision Approach Path Indicator) and several taxiways/ASP’s (Aircraft Servicing Platforms) and installing LED lights with new transformers. If all on schedule, the project will complete in Aug/Sept 2025.

In total we will furnish over 300 new lighting pits, pull in and use 55Km’s of primary cable and 30Km’s of secondary cable with nearly 300 transformers and LED lights. Alongside all the AGL works, we have helped to organise a rowing competition, raising over £1k and help to collect over 600Kg’s of food stuff for the Anglesey foodbank.

RESULTS

On completion of the works, we will have carried out:

  • M&E Fit Out B2a & B2b including new HVAC

  • LV & MCS Diversions from existing B2a to new B2a

  • New Lighting Protection System to B2a & B2b -2nr

  • Installation of new CCRs to B2a & B2b – 19nr

  • Installation of new AGL Cable Termination Panels, B2a & B2b – 4nr

  • New AGL LED Lighting Upgrade – 504nr

  • Airfield Signage – 12nr

  • Installation of new IRDMs – 8nr

  • MCS Modifications & upgrade to B2a,B2b & B1a including installation of new TL48s & D20s

  • Installation of New AGL 6mm Earthing - 32,500mtrs

  • Static Earthing Installation to ASP1 -1nr • Installation of new Seating Pots – 401nr

  • Replacement of 019 Approach Masts • Installation of new Primary Cabling – 55,000mtrs

  • Installation of new 2core 4mm Secondary Cabling -16,000mtrs

  • Photometric Testing 19/01 Runway – 1nr

  • Flight Calibration Check – 1nr TBD

Tricia Green
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