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impact of wide-bodied jets on potential capacity of Kai
Tak. Kai Tak Terminal Building was then the limiting
factor. This resulted in the Stage V Terminal expansion
plans. In 1983 plans to proceed with CLK were temporarily
shelved because of the world-wide economic recession.
5.
Stage V Terminal Expansion
1984 to 89 (Feb.).
increased
terminal
At a cost of $270m, this project
capacity from 3,400 pax per hour to 5,300 pax per hour.
6.
by RMP Encon
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Fourth Consultancy in 1987 (Oct. 1987 - Nov 1988
"Kai Tak Consultancy") traffic growth
figures since early 1980's alerted authorities to new
problems. This study confirmed Kai Tak would reach
capacity in 1993 unless improvements were made to extend
its life through to 1996. Runway and apron capacity had
become the main limiting factors.
7.
May 1988
Fifth Consultancy 1988
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(CLK Master Plan Review
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this reviewed the CLK
Oct 1988, RMP Encon)
New traffic forecasts were made and a
Master Plan.
planning horizon of 2010 adopted. This enabled comparisons
to be made with the site in the Western Harbour also being
studied.
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