Griffiths Farrans JV has published a detailed assessment of the social and economic impact delivered during construction of the Public Transport Interchange at Bristol Airport earlier this year.

The £60 million scheme, part of the airport's £400 million transformation programme, is designed to support greener travel with up to 250 public transport movements a day. Alongside delivery, the joint venture rolled out a wide-ranging social value programme tailored to the needs of the local area.

Across the build, the project supported 18 apprentices and two T-Level placements, with 12 of those roles taken up by residents living near the airport. More than 23% of the workforce lived within 20 miles, contributing over 10,000 hours on site.

Local procurement underpinned sustainability, improved efficiency and generated additional regional value. The concrete supplier operated from less than five miles away, and 30% of all suppliers were based within a 50-mile radius.

Community engagement included £56,000 in donations to local charities and initiatives such as Great Western Air Ambulance and Uncle Paul's Chilli Farm, plus nearly 500 hours of volunteering, equating to a £9,000 social value return.

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Overall, the scheme achieved a £14.1 million social return on investment, calculated using the TOMs framework — equivalent to 26% added value for the local community.

Suzanne Lutton, Head of Stakeholder and Social Value at Farrans said: "It is always a proud moment to see a new project opening and we have received a lot of positivity about the Public Transport Interchange at Bristol Airport. Throughout the build we were embarking on an ambitious programme of social value and I am pleased to be able to reveal our final figures today. There is no doubt that the money we have kept in this region will have a significant impact for many years to come."

Griffiths Regional Director, Simon Dunn added "As partners, Griffiths and Farrans worked closely to align our social value goals and deliver long-term impact. We ran regular working groups with the Airport to keep planning coordinated and took part in joint events and initiatives. We also engaged our supply chain partners and local anchor organisations to deliver our social value commitments."

David Lees, Chief Executive, Bristol Airport said: "It's been great to partner with Griffiths Farrans JV on such an important milestone project – delivering one of the region's largest public transport interchanges. It was imperative they were aligned with our social value goals, which means local communities and our region has benefitted.

"The two-and-a-half year project has provided vital skills and employment for local people and apprentices as well as paid site-based work experience and employment for those new to the industry. We are committed in supporting and developing young people. Engagement with local schools and charities has also been at the heart of the development."