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UK chooses Heathrow Airport's $64 billion plan as basis for expansion
Heathrow's expansion plan includes a £49 billion third runway with a new M25 tunnel, expected to increase flights by 57% and serve 150 million passengers annually, officials said.
- The Department for Transport selected Heathrow Airport's plan as the basis for expansion, guiding the government's review of the Airports National Policy Statement and setting direction for further work.
- Two rival plans were considered, including one from the Arora Group, and last month the government asked for further information while leaving the promoter option open.
- The £49bn plan includes a new 3,500m runway, terminal expansion including T5X and Terminal 2, and diversion of the M25 motorway; Heathrow says it will be 100% privately financed and serve 150 million passengers.
- The Department for Transport said the selection is not final, with amendments facing consultation and parliamentary scrutiny next year, and a Development Consent Order must be approved before work starts.
- Supporters cite over 100,000 jobs, but Friends of the Earth warned expansion would displace up to 15,000 residents and harm local air quality and noise levels.
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