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Just reading about the new control Tower that is to be constructed to the west of the field. Is it really necessary to contruct a new Tower at the present time? It would be a lot more advantageous to extent runways, apron space and upgrage Nav aids. I was just having a look at Google earth there as well, how viable is it to extend 07/25. If this could be done this would be a much better option than 17/35 and install CAT III on it as well. Can they get a compulsory purchase planning order to obtain the land surrounding the runway for an extension, like they did for the N22 bypass through Ballincollig. I think this would be a more logical step in order to stop diversions and attract new traffic. I wonder how much this would cost versus a new Control Tower. Don't get me wrong a new control tower would be great but there are more pressing issues to be rectified I would have imagined. Any thoughts?