Canberra Airport Expansion: at what price?
The ACT Government has been warned it will not meet its targets to cut greenhouse emissions if Canberra Airport goes ahead with expansion plans.
A report by The Australia Institute has looked into the impact of Canberra Airport's plans to expand flights and increase passenger numbers.
It has found the ACT's target to reduce emissions by 60 per cent by 2050 is unlikely to be achieved if the plans go ahead.
The Institute's Clive Hamilton says a major boost in passenger numbers will lead to massive increases in emissions.
"By around about 2040, Canberra Airport will account for all of the ACT's greenhouse gas emission allowance," he said.
Dr Hamilton wants the airport's plans to be subject to a full environmental assessment by the ACT Government.
He says if the expansion plans do not meet the ACT's environmental standards, they should be rejected.
Preliminary Draft Master Plan
Canberra Airport Draft Master Plan for the Airport
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Canberra Airport Practical Ultimate Capacity ANEF
The Canberra International Airport (CIA) has released their draft Practical Ultimate Capacity ANEF (Australian Noise Exposure Forecast) for Canberra airport for 2050.
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