Arora claims third runway could be fully operational by 2035
Proposals for the expansion of Heathrow West will be submitted to the government by Arora Group this week.
The group is proposing to build Terminal 6, located west of the existing Terminal 5, and a 2,800m long runway.
The Department of Transport has invited competing proposals for the airport’s expansion for the first time.
The Arora Group has created a company, Heathrow West Limited, to work with its delivery partner Bechtel, on the project. Architect on the plan is Scott Brownrigg.
Arora said Heathrow West can be delivered within 10 years – with the vast majority of activity contained within the airport boundary.
The Heathrow West expansion plans also target a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ sustainability rating for the construction and operational phases of the project.
The 200-page proposal and timeline describes the delivery of a fully operational runway by 2035, and a new Terminal 6 opened in two phases – the first part in 2036 and a second in 2040.
The proposed design avoids the need to build over the M25, which Arora says will make delivery faster, reduce costs and improve the environmental impact of extending the airport.
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Surinder Arora, founder and chairman of Arora Group, said: “After a decade working with our world leading design and delivery team, I am very proud that the Arora Group can finally unveil to the UK government our Heathrow West proposal, which directly meets and supports the UK’s primary objective of unlocking economic growth at the UK’s only hub airport, with a strong commitment of doing so on-budget and on-time.”
Carlton Brown, chief executive of Heathrow West, added: “The setting up of a wholly owned and dedicated business to an expanded Heathrow will enable us to dedicate the time and focus needed with a wide range of stakeholders, not least airlines, communities and business.
“Heathrow West will have a Board that comprises members with proven track records in governance, finance, construction, aviation and sustainability. Furthermore, Heathrow West will be committed to working with airlines to adapt its design to ensure it provides value for money and operational resilience, while promoting technological innovation.”
Bechtel has delivered almost 200 airport projects worldwide, including Hamad International Airport (Doha, Qatar) and Western Sydney International Airport.
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