Transport Minister Karen Buck today officially opened the new Newquay Airport terminal expansion to cater for the airport's future growth.
The £2.8 million project includes the construction of a single storey extension to the existing building and will improve facilities for passengers as well as increasing the airport's capacity from 300,000 passengers a year to 400,000.
The cost of the scheme, which also includes improvements to the airport's road network, aircraft hardstandings and security, has been met with help from a European Objective One grant of £1.25 million and an £800,000 grant from the Department for Transport. The rest of the funds have been provided by the airport's operator Cornwall County Council.
Karen Buck said:
"I am delighted to be opening these new facilities at Newquay Airport which will improve comfort for passengers, increase capacity and provide greater flexibility for airlines and service providers.
"Newquay Airport plays an important role in Cornwall's economic regeneration, both in terms of tourism and business development, and it is encouraging to see money from Europe, central and local government being used to help secure its longer term future."
The extension increases the terminal area by 20% (to 290 sq m) and includes a new conservatory-style arrivals lobby and new main entrance.
New drop-off areas for buses, coaches, taxis and cars have also been created along with an additional 90 car parking spaces and new taxi rank.
During her two-day visit, the Minister is also due to visit the Isles of Scilly where she will announce details of a Department for Transport grant to improve ferry quays on some of the islands and planned improvements to St Mary's Harbour.
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