Expansion of Cape Town Airport advances significantly
The Cape Winelands Airport project, set to serve as a strategic alternative to Cape Town International Airport, is moving closer to reality. The submission of the Environmental Authorisation (EA) application was confirmed by Cape Winelands Airport Managing Director Deon Cloete at a recent Chamber Chapter meeting [4][5].
The R7 billion project, which has been in development for five years, is planned for the Joostenberg area in Cape Town’s northern suburbs [1][4]. The strategic choice of location provides easy access to transport routes and aims to relieve pressure on the existing Cape Town International Airport.
The project has moved into advanced phases, including financial planning to secure funding for the estimated development cost. A dedicated finance team has been appointed to handle investment and loan proposals [2].
The Cape Winelands Airport is designed to accommodate over 5 million passengers per year by 2050 and is scalable for handling large aircraft such as the Airbus A380 with a runway extended to 3.5 km length [3][5].
Pending environmental and financing approvals, construction could begin as early as 2026 with the airport expected to be operational around 2027. However, the definite start depends on the outcome of the EA process and funding status [2][5].
As the project progresses, the expected benefits, such as easing air traffic and boosting tourism and trade, are eagerly anticipated. The airport's development is expected to help ease regional air traffic, boost tourism, trade, and economic development across the Western Cape [1][2][3][5].
In summary, the project is poised to start within the next year or so, contingent on regulatory approval by late 2025 and securing necessary investment, with an ambitious vision to boost the region’s air capacity and economic growth in line with Cape Town’s expanding population and tourism demand [1][2][3][5].
[1] BusinessTech. (2022). Cape Winelands Airport development moves closer to reality. Retrieved from https://businesstech.co.za/news/transport/631346/cape-winelands-airport-development-moves-closer-to-reality/
[2] News24. (2022). Cape Winelands Airport development moves closer to reality. Retrieved from https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/cape-winelands-airport-development-moves-closer-to-reality-20220705
[3] IOL. (2022). Cape Winelands Airport development moves closer to reality. Retrieved from https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cape-winelands-airport-development-moves-closer-to-reality-4f923f54-2022-07-05
[4] Cape Winelands Airport. (n.d.). About. Retrieved from https://cape-winelands-airport.co.za/about/
[5] Cape Winelands Airport. (n.d.). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from https://cape-winelands-airport.co.za/faq/
- The strategic development of the Cape Winelands Airport, a R7 billion project in the technology-driven industry, includes financial planning to secure funding in the realm of finance, a vital step towards the airport's eventual impact on the region's economy and lifestyle.
- The planned location of the Cape Winelands Airport in Cape Town’s northern suburbs, with easy access to transport routes, is anticipated to alleviate pressure on the existing Cape Town International Airport, potentially revolutionizing the region's travel and tourism industry.
- The ambitious vision for the Cape Winelands Airport involves accommodating over 5 million passengers per year by 2050 and handling large aircraft such as the Airbus A380, a testament to the project's anticipated growth in the sectors of both air travel and business.
