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By Hugo Melo

Africa: International Airport

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Cape Town International airport, one of three international airports in South Africa, currently comprises two active runways. Airports Company South Africa appointed SRK to manage the Environmental Impact Assessment for the re-alignment of the primary runway and construction of associated infrastructure. Re-alignment of the runway, built to international specifications, will allow larger aircraft to land, enable airport expansion and increase airport capacity. Impacts on surrounding communities included increased emissions and aircraft noise, potentially affecting property values, future land use planning and community health and wellbeing.