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Representation by Ann Morrissey

Date submitted
8 October 2018
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

We lack any major investment in East Kent and this project will be a welcome boost to the economy. Besides the immediate employment opportunities at Manston there will undoubtedly be a demand for services from local Thanet business. This project will reduce pressure on air traffic control in the south east. It will reduce the need for freight flights into Heathrow and other London airports. Following Brexit this project could offer an alternative to lorry freight through Dover. The recycling of the whole site and the opportunities to recycle redundant aircraft both offer a "green aspect" to this project. Emergency use as has been provided for in the past.