The Cape Winelands Airport, which will be Cape Town’s second airport, is one step closer to reality as its Environmental Authorisation (EA) application has been formally submitted to the government.
According to BusinessTech, the milestone was announced during a recent Chamber Chapter meeting at Groot Phesantekraal Wine Estate in Durbanville, where Cape Winelands Airport Managing Director Deon Cloete confirmed the official submission earlier this month.
A decision from the relevant authorities is expected later this year.
Cape Winelands Airport edges closer to takeoff
“We’ve been working for five years, last week we made the final submission for EA,” Cloete said, emphasising the years of planning and preparation behind the project.
With environmental compliance now in motion, the R7 billion project shifts into a more advanced phase.
Cloete also revealed that a dedicated finance team has been appointed to manage investment and loan proposals, a crucial step in securing funding for the ambitious infrastructure development.
The proposed airport, located in the Cape Winelands region, is envisioned as a key alternative to Cape Town International Airport, easing regional air traffic and supporting tourism, trade, and economic growth across the Western Cape.
The coming months will determine how quickly construction can commence, pending environmental approval and financing arrangements.
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