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The measures that limit new constructions and land alterations in the area of the future Lisbon airport in Alcochete will come into effect this Saturday, aiming to prevent changes that could compromise or increase the cost of the project.
The associations and parish councils say the proposal is not intended to 'delay the project or politicise it', but rather to make it 'more robust' and 'more balanced' while it is still possible.
The report outlines the project's main environmental impacts and justifies the choice of location within the perimeter of the Campo de Tiro de Alcochete.
The Government has received the first environmental report for the proposed new Lisbon airport, submitted by ANA – Airports of Portugal. The Ministry of Infrastructure said the next step is delivery of a technical report by 16 July, which will detail the project’s principal environmental impacts and justify the choice of location within the Campo de Tiro de Alcochete perimeter. The final environmental impact study is expected to be submitted to the Portuguese Environment Agency in the third quarter, marking a new phase in the planning and regulatory review of the airport project.
The local authority wants to monitor and take part in discussions and planning related to the construction of the airport, which it says is 'a catalyst for local and regional economic activity'.
The Government approved on Friday precautionary measures to prevent the construction of urban development projects in the area designated for the future Luís de Camões Airport, at the Alcochete firing range. “Today we took a decisive step to ensure there are no disruptions to the construction work, with the approval of precautionary measures over the territory that ...”