Campaigners blast Bristol Airport expansion plans
14.02.09
Stop Bristol Airport Expansion (SBAE) have criticised plans for a £150million expansion of Bristol Airport, saying that the airport cannot back up their claims about the benefits to the economy.
Airport bosses have said that the expansion will create 4,000 jobs for the area and a £328million boost to the South West economy. However, the campaign group says falling passenger numbers in the last year show jobs are more likely to be cut than created in the immediate future.
SBAE spokesman Jeremy Birch said: ‘The fall in passenger numbers shows that the airports claims, that it is well-placed to weather the storm, do not hold water.’ Members of the group are also concerned about the environmental impact of the development, as well as the increase in traffic using the A38. A public consultation on the airport plans ends on March 6.
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