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A UK airport that is been dubbed the “best in the world” is having a serious improve in one of many north’s greatest infrastructure updates this 12 months.

The £17 million scheme will see the Newcastle Airport’s runway be resurfaced, with no deliberate disruption to the flight schedule.

Alongside the runway resurfacing venture, an additional £3m might be invested this winter to boost the airport’s departure lounge expertise and the shops.

Most of the work might be carried out in a single day and the results of the works will assist to supply international connectivity. Works started on November 4 and can proceed till March 2025.

Nick Jones, chief govt on the award-winning airport, stated: “The £17 million project to resurface the runway will mark a significant milestone in the airport’s history.”

Over the course of the project, 32,750 tonnes of new materials will be laid over an area the size of 22 football pitches.

The airport aims to reach its goal of Net Zero by 2035.

Mr Jones added: “It will not only extend the overall lifespan of the runway and ensure we continue to provide vital connectivity for the North East region, but it will also support the airport’s future growth and our long-term sustainability goals.

“The project has been carefully planned and we have worked closely with our airlines, local councils and business partners to ensure the airport will continue to operate as normal.”

The airport was just lately named the ‘Best in the World’ on the World Routes Conference 2024 and retained the worldwide ‘Best Airport’ award within the zero to 5 million passengers class for the second 12 months working.

Chris Wright, contracting director for building firm Tarmac who’s main the venture, stated: “Having worked in partnership with the airport’s teams for many years we recognise the importance of this significant investment programme and are fully committed to working collaboratively to achieve the programme’s goals.

“Much attention has been placed on the detailed work schedule designed to optimise the efficiency of the delivery programme.”