Originally Posted by
AMM626
Even if the local councils take control it's difficult to see them funding the runway extension, the A45 diversion/tunnel, the new piers, ATC tower and new taxiways that are mentioned in the plans, let alone a new terminal and new runway.
I ageree. I can't see the masses of the West Midlands population being hapy with £125+ million of their taxes being spent to extend an airport. Airports are hot potatos anyway in local politics. It wouldn't be long before the hospitals and schools mantra came out, which would leave all concerned in a very awkward position.