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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Daniel Keane

Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion second runway plan approved

Gatwick (Organization) Gatwick Airport Heidi Alexander
  • Gatwick Airport's £2.2 billion plan for a second runway has received approval from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
  • The scheme involves moving the existing emergency runway 12 metres north, enabling approximately 100,000 additional flights annually.
  • Ms Alexander endorsed the expansion as a "no-brainer" for economic growth, with new flights potentially commencing before 2029.
  • Gatwick projects the privately-financed project will generate £1 billion per year in economic benefits and create an additional 14,000 jobs.
  • Local campaigners have voiced concerns regarding the expansion's potential impact on surface transport, noise, housing provision, and wastewater treatment.

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Government approves plan for second runway to open at Gatwick airport

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