Transport 21-Regional Airports-Regional Airports

Project Title	Regional Airports

Project Description	A maximum total of €86 million has been approved for investment in infrastructure at Ireland West Airport Knock; Kerry Airport; Sligo Airport; Donegal Airport; Waterford South East Regional Airport and Galway Airport under the Capital Expenditure Grant Scheme. The scheme retains a priority focus on improving safety and security at the regional airports. A total of €38.7 million has been approved for projects in this category. This will underpin investment in essential infrastructure and equipment upgrades, including better fire fighting equipment, the installation of new Instrument Landing Systems and other navigational aids and the provision of Runway End Safety Areas at a number of airports.In addition a total of €47 million has been approved in principle for developmental projects aimed at catering for projected new business at these airports. This will support investment in a range of projects involving runway, apron, terminal and associated facilities.
Projected Completion Date	2010 (subject to the relevant statutory process and the procurement and contract award processes; the start and completion dates of projects which have not yet commenced will also be determined by the funding allocation available during the current difficult economic climate)
Current Status of Project	The rollout of projects is under way at all six airports. On 16 October 2009, Mr. Noel Dempsey, Minister for Transport, officially opened the new terminal at Ireland West Knock Airport. To end 2009, under Transport 21, over €9.4 million has been spent at the airport, mainly on the terminal extension, an Instrument Landing System and a perimeter fence and road. Grant aid capped at €10.87 million has been allocated in respect of the City of Derry Airport runway safety project, matching commitments by the Northern Ireland authorities under the co-funding arrangement agreed by the two Governments in 2005. Grant payments began in 2008 and amounted to €6.5 million by mid 2009. The project is expected to be completed and the full T21 contribution paid by the end of 2009.
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Last updated: 16/07/2010