Runway resurfacing work launched
07.04.09
The £7.2 million project to resurface the main runway at Aberdeen Airport started this week. It is expected to be completed by the end of October and involves removing the top layer of the runway and replacing it with a new surface, which is will last for 15 years.
Airport managing director Kevin Brown said: ‘This extensive programme of work required a great deal of careful planning and consultation with our airline partners and local communities. We expect there to be very little impact on those living near the airport and little or no disruption to our airport operations.'
‘As a very busy airport and a vital component of the oil and gas industry, we cannot simply close while this work is carried out, so the majority of the work will be completed overnight, when the runway can be closed.’
The resurfacing work will not affect the airport's plans to extend the runway. A spokeswoman said: ‘The two items are being dealt with separately. We are waiting for a decision on the extension and, if we do get the go-ahead, both projects could be carried out at the same time.’
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