02-05-2025
Tweed Airport planning to expand on wetlands, filing permit application with DEEP
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Tweed Airport could be one step closer to their expansion that's been talked about for years.
The project is facing environmental scrutiny as it moves into the hands of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
Tweed New Haven Airport submits DEEP permit applications for expansion project
The next step in the process is submitting the Inland and Tidal Wetland permit application to DEEP. The land surrounding the airport is currently zoned as coastal wetlands, and the permitting process is expected to be strict.
'The team has done a lot of really good work minimizing the impact of wetlands,' Andrew King, airport spokesperson, said. 'The terminal will be raised about 12 feet in the air to ensure that the terminal itself and the entire airport will continue to be that bowl that contains the flood waters for the neighborhood surrounding it.'
The new expansions include adding 1,000 feet to the runway, 4,000 more parking spots and a new terminal.
Airport officials say part of their application details their plan to restore and enhance the tidal wetlands, permanently conserve 25 acres for wildlife and commit to a five-year monitoring plan to ensure they are following guidelines.
Many natives to the area are opposed to the expansion, and have been since it was announced in 2021. One of the biggest concerns is noise pollution.
The airport has chosen to hold six public hearings this year, giving the community a chance to sound off on topics related to the expansion.
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