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Greenlight given for runway
extension
17.07.07
DERRY City Council has
been given the greenlight for a compulsory purchase
order for land to extend the runway at the city's
airport.
The approval was signed by Northern Ireland Regional
Development Minister Conor Murphy. |
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The CPO which includes
homes, agricultural and other buildings, follows
recommendations of an independent public inquiry
claiming the runway safety scheme was essential for
the safe management of the airport and was in the
public interest.
Mr. Murphy, the Sinn Féin MLA for |
Newry and Armagh, said
he recognised the distress of people asked to give
up their homes and properties. However, he said he
was satisfied the lands were needed for the safe use
of the runway.
There were a total of 17 objections to the council's
application for vesting and these were considered at
a public inquiry in April.
The Regional Development Minister said he hoped the
council would deal sensitively with the owners in
taking possession of their land and said the council
should continue its efforts to assist the relocation
of those concerned. |
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