Public hearing on the construction of the third new runway at Narita Airport Chiba Shibayama-cho December 24 15:14

A public hearing was held in Shibayama-cho, Chiba Prefecture, in which the government listened to the opinions of local government officials and local residents regarding expansion plans including the construction of a new runway at Narita Airport.

The hearing was held last month after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism received an application for permission to construct a third runway from Narita Airport Company.

At the hearing, 38 prosecutors who applied in advance stated their opinions in turn.Akihiko Shiina, Executive Vice President of Narita Airport Company, said, `` Every day, we will win the ever-changing global airport competition and promote regional development. We want to realize our expansion plan as soon as possible to contribute. "

In addition, Mayor Kazunari Koizumi of Narita City, chairman of the council made by local governments around Narita Airport, said, `` The expansion plan will lead to the expansion of new companies and the creation of jobs, and the largest region that will greatly contribute to the local economy. It was a revitalization, "and asked for a balance between preserving the living environment of local residents.

On the other hand, a self-employed man living in Shibayama Town opposes, "Narita Airport has been established by the patience of the residents, but it is beyond that range. I would like to stop planning to ignore the residents." Was.

At the venue, there were also scenes where people jumped from the audience, such as "Do you want to break your hometown?" Or "Do not ignore the residents."

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will decide on a construction permit based on the opinions issued on the 24th.

Strict security around the venue

Around the venue where the hearing was held, police riot police were on guard and the atmosphere was impressive.

At the entrance of the venue, security guards were checking for dangerous substances at the bottom of vehicles entering the venue, and baggage inspection was conducted for everyone entering the venue.

Also, during the hearing, about 20 people living in the municipalities around the airport gathered in front of the venue, stood up a banner saying `` Narita airport absolutely opposite '', and a banner written `` No hearing '' Was raised.