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Hotel magnate Surinder Arora recently unveiled a new plan for expanding Heathrow Airport that directly competes with the current proposal from the airport’s owners. The Arora Group, owned by billionaire Surinder Arora, highlighted the main advantage of their proposal: a shorter 2,800-meter runway that eliminates the need to reroute the M25 motorway, potentially saving costs and avoiding disruptions.
By opting for a shorter runway compared to the planned 3,500-meter runway by the airport, the Arora Group believes their project reduces risks and costs. The airport has chosen not to comment on the Arora Group’s proposal. This unique offering marks the first time two competing bids will vie for the opportunity to construct a third runway at Heathrow.
The Arora Group’s initiative, named Heathrow West, envisions a fully operational new runway by 2035 alongside a new terminal to be unveiled in phases by 2036 and 2040. With costs estimated to be below £25 billion, the Arora Group’s proposal is in partnership with infrastructure company Bechtel. Meanwhile, the airport’s original runway completion cost estimate of £14 billion in 2018 is now expected to escalate significantly.
The Arora Group’s CEO, Carlton Brown, emphasized the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders such as airlines, communities, and businesses in realizing the expansion project’s potential benefits. While the government is considering multiple proposals, Heathrow will present its expansion plan, emphasizing the necessity of an inclusive decision-making process to ensure the airport’s growth aligns with the country’s economic needs
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