英国批准了Gatwick的2.2B英镑计划, 建造第二条跑道, The UK approved Gatwick’s £2.2B plan to build a second runway, boosting flights, jobs, and growth, despite environmental opposition.

英国政府已批准Gatwick机场22亿英镑的计划, 增加第二条跑道, 将现有紧急跑道迁至北纬12米处, The UK government has approved Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion plan to add a second runway, involving relocating the existing emergency runway 12 meters north to allow regular departures of narrow-bodied aircraft. 这项由私人出资的扩张旨在每年增加大约100 000次航班,以10亿英镑的年度福利促进经济增长,并创造14 000个工作岗位。 The expansion, privately financed, aims to increase annual flights by about 100,000, boost economic growth with £1 billion in annual benefits, and create 14,000 jobs. 该项目包括解决噪音和环境问题的自愿措施,例如资助三层玻璃窗,支付搬迁费用,协助受影响居民缴纳印花税。 The project includes voluntary measures to address noise and environmental concerns, such as funding triple-glazed windows, covering moving costs, and assisting with stamp duty for affected residents. 虽然政府声称该计划符合气候承诺和规划改革,但环境团体和地方运动者仍然至关重要,他们对污染、基础设施和长期可持续性表示关切。 While the government asserts the plan meets climate commitments and planning reforms, environmental groups and local campaigners remain critical, citing concerns over pollution, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability. 反对者,包括绿党和CAGNE在内,都计划提出法律挑战,认为扩张会破坏气候目标。 Opponents, including the Green Party and CAGNE, plan legal challenges, arguing the expansion undermines climate goals. 新的跑道可在2029年以前开始运行。 The new runway could begin operations before 2029.