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25/10/2005
London Luton plans 'Olympic' runway
London's Luton Airport is to get a new runway and terminal building if plans for the long-term development of the airport get the go-ahead from planners.
The plan has been advanced as Luton Airport's present facilities will reach capacity inside the next few years.
A planning proposal will be submitted next year as the Airport looks ahead to upgrading facilities in a plan stretching to 2030.
Managing Director Kathryn James outlined the development proposals: "We are delighted that the Government recognised the importance of London Luton Airport in delivering future airport capacity in the South East and the pivotal role the airport will play in delivering economic regeneration in the Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis urban area, and the wider sub region.
"We will build in a timely manner, only when absolutely necessary. We will not develop years in advance of actual need. We will continue to strive for operational efficiencies to better use our existing facilities, in common with our low cost principles."
The first phase will include the construction of additional aircraft stands, a terminal extension and associated piers, a multi-storey and surface car park and extensions to the taxiway to be completed by the end of 2007.
The second phase - a more major planning application - will include the construction of a full-length replacement runway, a new South Terminal, additional aircraft stands, and a new Fire Station and Control Tower.
The Airport intends to open the replacement runway and new terminal for operation in 2012, in time for the Olympics.
(SP)
The plan has been advanced as Luton Airport's present facilities will reach capacity inside the next few years.
A planning proposal will be submitted next year as the Airport looks ahead to upgrading facilities in a plan stretching to 2030.
Managing Director Kathryn James outlined the development proposals: "We are delighted that the Government recognised the importance of London Luton Airport in delivering future airport capacity in the South East and the pivotal role the airport will play in delivering economic regeneration in the Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis urban area, and the wider sub region.
"We will build in a timely manner, only when absolutely necessary. We will not develop years in advance of actual need. We will continue to strive for operational efficiencies to better use our existing facilities, in common with our low cost principles."
The first phase will include the construction of additional aircraft stands, a terminal extension and associated piers, a multi-storey and surface car park and extensions to the taxiway to be completed by the end of 2007.
The second phase - a more major planning application - will include the construction of a full-length replacement runway, a new South Terminal, additional aircraft stands, and a new Fire Station and Control Tower.
The Airport intends to open the replacement runway and new terminal for operation in 2012, in time for the Olympics.
(SP)
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