Forum Archive Index - January 2004

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Fotopress/Dean Purcell
Hundreds Give Views On Whenuapai's Future
21/01/2004 06:35 AM
NewstalkZB 

The Defence Force has received at least 1,500 submissions on the future of 
the Whenuapai air base. 

The Air Force is quitting the Auckland headquarters in favour of Ohakea, 
which will make available prime real estate in west Auckland. 

The Waitakere City Council wants to use the land for a commercial airport, 
but those living under the flight path object to that idea, and the Defence 
Force will make recommendations to cabinet over future development. 

Waitakere council spokesman Bryan Mogridge says it defies logic to wreck an 
airport based in the fastest growing area of New Zealand. He believes a new 
airport would also have a positive effect on roading around Auckland, 
re-balancing traffic. 

Mr Mogridge believes there are not a huge number of people against the use 
of Whenuapai as an airport. 

But Auckland International Airport says there are several viable options 
that would provide significant economic benefits for Auckland, and the 
operation of a commercial airport is one of the least likely to do so. 

It says other uses for the site would be superior in economic, community and 
environmental terms, providing better job returns and job creation 
opportunities for the local economy. It believes a second airport at 
Whenuapai would unnecessarily duplicate existing airport infrastructure in 
Auckland, including Government bio-security and security screening systems, 
and facilities for the disposal of bio-security items. 

The airport company claims the environmental consequences of a second new 
commercial airport would be adverse for residents in Waitakere City and on 
the North Shore, with noise a particular problem. 

 

 


Interesting developments here.  I am interested to hear from anyone who 
lives in Greenhithe or related area who might be affected by the airport.  
Of course AIA has a vested interest to protect their monopoly.  But I do 
think a second airport for Auckland is unnecessary and agree with the AIA 
submission. 

Any thoughts.
Gooner

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