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Ireland West Airport welcomes the announcement that the Department of €3,665,981 for Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
The funding supports 13 Safety and Security projects eligible for support under the Public Policy Remit – Capital (PPR- C) and CAPEX funding schemes under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025.
The Programme provides Exchequer support for critical safety and security projects and supports the airport's sustainability initiatives. The airport undertakes work on several projects to meet its commitment of being net zero in carbon emissions by 2050.
Key safety, security and sustainability projects to be supported by this funding include the construction of a new Fire Training Centre, Purchase of new Fire Tender Vehicle, Liquid Explosive Detection Equipment (LEDs), Airside Supplies and Deliveries Xray Machine, Upgrading Airport Ground Services Vehicles to Electric Vehicles, Airfield Upgrade Works, Climate Adaptation/Mitigation Plan, Sustainability Master Plan which will support Ireland West Airport to achieve Level 3 ACA certification this year, and PV Solar Farm Study and Planning.
In addition to the exchequer funding, the airport will invest over €1 million to support the completion of these projects.
Arthur French, Chairman Ireland West Airport, said: “This funding will support the latest phase of investment by the airport, of over €1m, across several projects, including a major focus on a range of sustainability initiatives, aimed at both future proofing the airport and supporting our progression to achieving level 3 ACA Certification.”
“I wish to thank the Taoiseach Simon Harris, TD, Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport, Eamonn Ryan TD and our local political representatives for their continued strong support for the airport and region as we prepare for another strong summer of passenger traffic at the airport,” he said.
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