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12/09/2006
Aldergrove to undergo massive expansion
Passenger numbers at Belfast International Airport could soar to more than 12 million per year by 2030 according to the airport's Master Plan 2005-2030.
The report also states that 7,000 jobs could be created as a result.
A spokesperson for the airport stated that it will need a new three-storey terminal core to cater for the increase and envisages demolishing the original one in 2015.
A rail link for the airport is also planned as well as enhanced public transport links. In addition parking areas will be expanded.
John Doran, the airport`s Managing Director, said the development could be achieved without unacceptable impact on the environment or people living nearby.
"There cannot be wanton growth at the expense of the environment and local communities. In producing today`s plan that`s exactly what we have done as we are acutely aware of the key strategic role which Belfast International has to play in delivering a brighter economic future for Northern Ireland and its surrounding region."
Doran added: "We are confident our investment plans for this airport will result in a fantastic economic asset for Northern Ireland that contributes not just to this economy but to the wider island economy as a whole because of the number of people using Belfast International as a gateway to Ireland for business and pleasure and as a route to markets abroad."
The airport also forecast that up to 148,000 tonnes of freight and mail could be moving through it by 2030, additional dedicated facilities will be constructed to accommodate this growth.
A spokesperson for the airport added: "Environmental impacts will be carefully managed and limited, in strict adherence to the airport's established environmental policy."
The plan will be available for public scrutiny until the end of October.
(DS)
The report also states that 7,000 jobs could be created as a result.
A spokesperson for the airport stated that it will need a new three-storey terminal core to cater for the increase and envisages demolishing the original one in 2015.
A rail link for the airport is also planned as well as enhanced public transport links. In addition parking areas will be expanded.
John Doran, the airport`s Managing Director, said the development could be achieved without unacceptable impact on the environment or people living nearby.
"There cannot be wanton growth at the expense of the environment and local communities. In producing today`s plan that`s exactly what we have done as we are acutely aware of the key strategic role which Belfast International has to play in delivering a brighter economic future for Northern Ireland and its surrounding region."
Doran added: "We are confident our investment plans for this airport will result in a fantastic economic asset for Northern Ireland that contributes not just to this economy but to the wider island economy as a whole because of the number of people using Belfast International as a gateway to Ireland for business and pleasure and as a route to markets abroad."
The airport also forecast that up to 148,000 tonnes of freight and mail could be moving through it by 2030, additional dedicated facilities will be constructed to accommodate this growth.
A spokesperson for the airport added: "Environmental impacts will be carefully managed and limited, in strict adherence to the airport's established environmental policy."
The plan will be available for public scrutiny until the end of October.
(DS)
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