Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar has urged the central government to rehabilitate the extensive slums surrounding Mumbai International Airport to construct an additional runway and address growing air traffic challenges.
Mumbai International AirportSlum RehabilitationAdditional RunwayAviation InfrastructureUrban DevelopmentReal Estate MumbaiDec 03, 2024
Mumbai International Airport is facing growing delays due to constrained runway availability. The increasing passenger and flight volumes are putting a strain on the current infrastructure, leading to operational inefficiencies.
MP Ravindra Waikar proposes rehabilitating the extensive slums surrounding the airport to construct an additional runway, which would help manage the escalating air traffic demands more efficiently.
The funnel zone regulations impose height restrictions on buildings around the airport, which have significantly delayed the redevelopment of aging structures in the vicinity. Waikar has called for amendments to these regulations to enable redevelopment while maintaining aviation safety standards.
A collaborative approach is important because it involves representatives from all relevant stakeholders, including government departments, local authorities, and public representatives. This would enable a detailed discussion on slum rehabilitation, runway expansion, and the challenges posed by funnel zone restrictions, leading to actionable solutions.
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