Gatwick to study plan for new runway
Gatwick Airport,UK, May 2000, In-Press (CGA134)
Gatwick Airport Ltd has announced that it is looking into the option of building a second runway.
A detailed work programme will examine the implications of a new runway, including economic impacts and environmental issues such as the impact of noise and air quality on local communities.
A report will be submitted to the Independent Commission on Aviation Connectivity, chaired by Sir Howard Davies.
An airport spokesman insisted that the submission would remain committed to the 1979 legal agreement which prohibits the building of a new runway before 2019.
GAL chief executive Stewart Wingate said: “I believe a new runway at Gatwick could be affordable, practical and give passengers a greater choice of routes to key markets. A new runway will allow Gatwick to compete and grow, increasing the choice available to passengers today. We have the space, capability and access to financial resources.
“There are clear practical advantages of a new runway at Gatwick. When compared with a third runway at Heathrow, we would have a significantly lower environmental impact whilst adding significantly more capacity. Stansted is half empty today, we already have much better surface transport links and feel our business case will be much stronger. As for the Estuary airport concepts, there are major questions on affordability, environmental issues and whether they are deliverable.
“The process of evaluating the runway options will be complex. I am committed to undertaking a comprehensive and in-depth assessment that considers not only the economic benefits but also the environmental impacts. We will be consulting with our key stakeholders throughout the process.”
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