llamatron Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The bbc keeps mentioning a new airport "boris island" on the thames estuary which sounds to me like an environmental nightmare and a quick way around the unpopularity of a new runway at heathrow which I thought was decided against due to things like environmental concerns I am missing something aren't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard2miss Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I can never watch Boris and take anything he says serious. He could come on the news with the nuclear 4 minute warning and I would be smirking. I personally don't think this will happen and the 3rd runway will end up back on the table as this new idea will be too environmentally sensitive. I think this is more of a threat than an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamatron Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 I can never watch Boris and take anything he says serious. He could come on the news with the nuclear 4 minute warning and I would be smirking. I personally don't think this will happen and the 3rd runway will end up back on the table as this new idea will be too environmentally sensitive. I think this is more of a threat than an alternative. it is a good threat, or a stupid idea-who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechpete Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I like the idea. Not sure what the environmental impact would be. Isn't that area sort of ex-industrial. Shipping lanes pollution etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Marshland, remember you arent in London it's the Kent and Essex coast. Hundreds of thousands of migratory birds every year, alot of waterfowl and that means geese. I'd go to the bookies to place a bet on a bird strike bringing a plane down but they wouldn't take my money. It would be THAT much of an environmental problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Use a bit of geographical licence. Why bother building an additional runway at Heathrow when there's always London Robin Hood? There used to be a main rail line at the edge of Finningley. With a decent fast train you could be in London in an hour and a half. (assuming you wanted to go there.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj.scuba Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Before embarking on grand plans for expensive new airports, we should add capacity to existing ones, by adding second runways where necessary, and make greater use of GA airfields for commercial traffic. Luton and Stansted could be potentials for second runways. Commercialise and add second runways to Biggin Hill, Southend, Stapleford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy266 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Back in the 70's, the third London Airport was going to be on the Maplin Sands, east of Southend. Millions were spent then. What a waste! Boris Island is just another big hole to pour our cash into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Before embarking on grand plans for expensive new airports, we should add capacity to existing ones, by adding second runways where necessary, and make greater use of GA airfields for commercial traffic. Luton and Stansted could be potentials for second runways. Commercialise and add second runways to Biggin Hill, Southend, Stapleford. Second runways are not a cheap option. You need at least 9000ft or concrete if you're going to be able to handle most aircraft. - The runway at Biggin Hill is under 6000ft. You also need adequate taxiways and dispersals and you need fuel 'on draft'. Ideally you need an existing fast rail link or good roads. (You've got to be able to get people and freight to and from the airfields easily. There are a number of ex-RAF Airfields which could serve as an additional 'London' airport. - RAF Manston, RAF Wyton and RAF Upper Heyford, for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I dunno...Boris island airport has a dead sexy ring to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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