Heathrow

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  • Created by: Elise1999
  • Created on: 24-05-16 09:04
Name and locate
Heathrow is found in the South East of England, West of Greater London. Biggest airport in the world, which links to top 30 world cities. South of M4 and East of M25.
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Plans
Airport expansion, Heathrow is a good choice. Want to build 3rd runway which would cost £17.6 billion to build 2.2 miles of it
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Against
Local residents forced to make space (700 properties). WWF/Greenpeace because would cause pollution. Great London Authority (Boris Johnson) believe that there are other alternatives
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For
BAA believe Heathrow needs more capacity. BA handle 30% exports in UK ad have headquarters there, so higher income. Local workforce - more job opportunities, employment is already 76,500. Government- would boost the economy (£4.4 b oversea visitors)
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Airport expansion, Heathrow is a good choice. Want to build 3rd runway which would cost £17.6 billion to build 2.2 miles of it

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Plans

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Local residents forced to make space (700 properties). WWF/Greenpeace because would cause pollution. Great London Authority (Boris Johnson) believe that there are other alternatives

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BAA believe Heathrow needs more capacity. BA handle 30% exports in UK ad have headquarters there, so higher income. Local workforce - more job opportunities, employment is already 76,500. Government- would boost the economy (£4.4 b oversea visitors)

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