Keystone-SDA
The population of Haute-Engadine gave the green light on Sunday to the extension of the regional Saturday airport (GR). Citizens approved a commitment credit of 38 million and the management of responsibilities of 20 -milion francs.
(Keystone-ATS) In total, 2443 inhabitants of Haute-Engadine slipped voted in favor of the extension while 2051 slipped a bulletin unfavorable to the project in the ballot box. The text was therefore adopted by 54.36% of the voters while the participation for this ballot was relatively high with a rate of 45.64%.
To renovate the highest airport in Europe, it is planned to build two new operating centers with hangar for planes, enlarge and clean up traffic areas. The constructions of a modern airport tower or a several kilometers long safety fence are also planned.
The total cost of what is described as “regional project of the century” is estimated at 68.5 million francs, 38 million of which are the responsibility of the eleven municipalities of Haute-Engadine.