Airport talks on relocation

Date Published: 27-Jun-2008

A MAJOR decision on the possible relocation of Galway Airport from Carnmore is expected in a matter of weeks, following consultations on a comprehensive consultants’ report.

At the moment, ‘key stakeholders’ in the airport are studying a technical assessment of the site in Carnmore which also includes potential new sites, as well as projected increases in passenger numbers.

Earlier this year, management at the airport charged a team of consultants with drawing up a report on the strategic operation of the facility until 2030. The key aim of the report is to look at potential new locations for an airport – in the past, sites at Oranmore and Carrowbrowne have been touted as possible sites.

Joe Walsh, Manager of Galway Airport told the Galway City Tribune that he is currently in ongoing consultation with “various key stakeholders” in the airport on the findings and this would involve a number of discussions in the next few weeks.

He said a formal announcement could be expected next month, and ………