I have just found out that LBA cannot use the "emergency" VCR on the south side as it has to have the same equipment as the main tower. Also all the controllers would have to be re-trained to use the "emergency" VCR and they do not have the staff to do it. Another cock up.
Apparently the new desk will be fitted over a two day period sometime in March. As they cannot use the "emergency" VCR I hope nothing goes wrong.