Gatwick second runway growth approval delayed by authorities

The federal government has delayed a choice on whether or not to convey a second runway at Gatwick into common use.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated the federal government was “minded to approve” plans however a choice wouldn’t be taken till the top of October.

The northern runway already exists on the airport parallel to the primary one, however they can’t be used concurrently they’re too shut.

Gatwick desires to maneuver it 12 metres additional away to unravel this drawback.

Gatwick says the £2.2bn mission wouldn’t want authorities cash, could be 100% privately funded, and could possibly be full by the top of the last decade.

The airport is the second busiest within the UK, and the busiest single runway airport in Europe.

Its northern runway is presently restricted to being a taxiway and is simply used for take-offs and landings if the primary one has to close.

Right this moment’s replace comes after the chancellor stated final month the federal government additionally supported a 3rd runway at Heathrow.

Nevertheless, the formal planning course of remains to be to happen and the runway could be unlikely to open till the top of the last decade, assuming any authorized challenges have been swiftly overcome.

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