Derek Wheeler
29-08-2007, 22:33
From RTE
Works on new terminal could begin in weeks
Wednesday, 29 August 2007 22:43
Construction of the new terminal at Dublin Airport could begin within weeks, according to the Airport Authority's Chief Executive Declan Collier.
Earlier today An Bord Pleanála gave the green light for a €609m project for a new runway and terminal at the airport.
Phase one of the new terminal was passed, subject to 30 conditions, however a proposed further expansion was refused.
AdvertisementThis means the new terminal's floor space will be kept at 75,000sq m, rather than 92,000, as had been proposed under a phase two development.
An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for the new runway subject to 31 conditions.
Condition three of the planning stipulates the new runway cannot be used for flights between 11pm and 7am.
Another condition stipulates that the airport cannot exceed 65 flights within the hours of 11pm to 7am.
Developers must also come to a voluntary arrangement with schools and houses in the vicinity to provide insulation free of charge.
The runway and terminal building are both dependent on metro north being provided.
Ryanair has said it will challenge An Bord Pleanála's decision approving the second terminal at Dublin Airport in the High Court.
Note the bit about Metro North. Fun times ahead. No metro, No new terminal. If construction is to "begin within weeks", I think we need some speed on the Metro North front. I'll stick to my usual thoughts (much to the dismay of our transport/engineering people here) problems/delays may be ahead.
Works on new terminal could begin in weeks
Wednesday, 29 August 2007 22:43
Construction of the new terminal at Dublin Airport could begin within weeks, according to the Airport Authority's Chief Executive Declan Collier.
Earlier today An Bord Pleanála gave the green light for a €609m project for a new runway and terminal at the airport.
Phase one of the new terminal was passed, subject to 30 conditions, however a proposed further expansion was refused.
AdvertisementThis means the new terminal's floor space will be kept at 75,000sq m, rather than 92,000, as had been proposed under a phase two development.
An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for the new runway subject to 31 conditions.
Condition three of the planning stipulates the new runway cannot be used for flights between 11pm and 7am.
Another condition stipulates that the airport cannot exceed 65 flights within the hours of 11pm to 7am.
Developers must also come to a voluntary arrangement with schools and houses in the vicinity to provide insulation free of charge.
The runway and terminal building are both dependent on metro north being provided.
Ryanair has said it will challenge An Bord Pleanála's decision approving the second terminal at Dublin Airport in the High Court.
Note the bit about Metro North. Fun times ahead. No metro, No new terminal. If construction is to "begin within weeks", I think we need some speed on the Metro North front. I'll stick to my usual thoughts (much to the dismay of our transport/engineering people here) problems/delays may be ahead.