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More fuss over Rwy 07/25 Closure
From todays Daily Telegraph....
By Brad Watts April 04, 2008 12:00am Quote:
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I can’t work out why they could not use the 11pm to 6.00am option.
When Hong Kong Kai Tak airport had to be have its landing zones replaced. they closed the airport for 6 months every night. Last take off was 10.30pm and at 11.00pm, the airport was handed over t the contractors, who had to off by 5.00am so it could cleared for 6.00am opening. It worked well Banjo
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Banjo,
The curfew period works quite well at the moment for most maintenance and construction jobs around the airport, but there may well be elements of the construction that require more than just 7 hours to complete. You have to remember it's a delicate job having to work around and over the rather old and no doubt brittle SWSOOS tunnel. The potential environmental consequences of any stuff ups could be huge. I'd prefer them to take their time and do it properly than rush to beat a curfew end time. There's also the long term aircraft noise concerns that have been raised for suburbs along the 16/34 flight paths. If the work was to only proceed during curfew, then the job would take far longer and effectively rule 07/25 out of service for a greater period. I'm sure Mr Albanese's electorate would thank him if he went with that option... Regards, Nigel |
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Sorry not quite sure what the SWOOS tunnel is?
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Southern and Western Suburbs Ocean Outfall Sewer.
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I think passenger safety is more important than noise on the North Shore and Inner West (which were under the flight path long before the residents bought their properties).
What concerns me is the danger of aircraft landing on runway 16/34 in gale force westerlies and there will be some very serious problems in the coming months. You will probably find the airport will have to close as the winds are shocking at that time of year, and it will happen the wind can last for days even a week at a time. Glad I am not booked on any flights during June to September. |
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