Auckland International Airport to carry out runway works 'at the earliest available time'

Auckland International Airport GM Airport Development and Delivery André Lovatt reported (21-Apr-2020) the coronavirus outbreak provided an opportunity to reconsider timing for pavement construction works. Mr Lovatt stated: "Auckland Airport has remained committed to completing a number of key infrastructure projects…, including the planned runway pavement replacement… With fewer planes now flying, particularly large long-haul aircraft, we are working to carry out construction works at the earliest available time". The timeline for the runway works to take place will be confirmed once the safety case has been reviewed and endorsed by industry stakeholders. The runway option being considered by stakeholders is to use the existing runway but shorten it by 1100m during construction. [more - original PR]