Shifting runway west will clear the way to extend it

MOVING the runway now means it could be extended in the future, according to the Public Services minister.

Deputy Bernard Flouquet said, if approved, work on moving the runway 120 metres to the west would start next year. It is expected to take around two-and-a-half years and cost in the region of £80m.

Until the project goes out to tender the final figure cannot be accurately predicted.

The runway is currently 1,463 metres long and extending it to 1,700 metres would cost a further £25m.

Public Services does not believe this is justified at this time – but the proposed scheme would enable an extension in the future.

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