Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe opposes €500M Brussels Airport plan

The Zaventem airport will undergo major changes, especially in order to accommodate a tram line from Brussels. But these changes do not appeal to everyone. ...

Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe opposes €500M Brussels Airport plan

Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels Airport is investing €500 million to expand, but faces criticism from Brussels city, Philippe Touwaide, and Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe over noise pollution and environmental concerns, especially at night. Brussels Airport is getting a big makeover. They’re … Read more Continue reading Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe opposes €500M Brussels Airport plan at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.

Brussels Airport’s €500M expansion slammed for ignoring environmental and health impacts

Philippe Touwaide, Federal Ombudsman, strongly criticises the €500 million investment plan announced by the private operator of Brussels National Airport, citing a complete lack of environmental responsibility. He expresses disappointment that the plan includes no funding for noise or pollution reduction, such as long-promised noise barriers or a covered engine test hall, and shows no […]

Brussels Airport announced on Friday an ambitious investment plan of €500 million to expand its infrastructure. Objective: to accommodate 32 million passengers by 2032, compared to 24 million today. This extensive project includes the complete overhaul of the departure and arrival halls, a new 4-star hotel, as well as a better intermodal link. But this announcement makes teeth grow, especially at Philippe Touwaide, the federal mediator in charge…