Adderstone builds on the foundations of hangar success with new Stanley House contract

Adderstone Construction, a subsidiary of the Newcastle-based property and construction group, has secured a new contract with the Falkland Islands Government, following the recent completion of the hangar redevelopment at Port Stanley. The hangar, now built specifically for long-term use, supports the islands' air taxi service and maintains connectivity to essential services such as schools, farms, and medical facilities.

The company is currently engaged in upgrading residential amenities at Stanley House, one of Stanley's oldest and most prestigious buildings. Constructed in 1878, Stanley House has served as the home for children from remote farms, many of which are more than 200 miles away from the capital, Stanley. These children attend secondary school by living at Stanley House while attending classes, with their families residing too far away to travel daily.

Martyn Wallbank, Managing Director of Adderstone's Falkland Islands division, emphasized the company's commitment to long-term investments in the Falkland Islands' infrastructure and buildings. "We see our relationship with the Falkland Islands Government as a lasting one, and it rests on doing what we say we'll do. We delivered on the hangar, and we'll deliver Stanley House with the same dedication," he stated.

Colin Summers, Director of Public Works for the Falkland Islands Government, praised Adderstone's performance on the hangar project, noting that the company has delivered the work on time and to the required standard. Summers expressed the government's intention to foster a longer-term partnership with Adderstone, focusing on vital infrastructure and upgrades that significantly impact island life.

Natasha Greenland, General Manager for Adderstone's Falkland Islands division, shared her personal connection to the island and the significance of both projects. "Living here my entire life, and having a family here for generations, both the FIGAS hangar and Stanley House matter deeply to me. They're about keeping islanders connected to each other and providing children from across the islands with a better place to call home during their education," she explained.