The Magnate of the Surinder Arora Hotel has published a Heathrow expansion plan that rivals a proposal of the airport owners.
The Arora of the billionaire said that the “main benefit” of the plan that presented to the Government is a new shorter track that would avoid the expensive and harmful need to divert the M25 highway.
Building a third track of 2,800 meters instead of the 3,500 meters full length track planned by the airport would result in a “reduced risk” and avoid the “spiral cost,” said the company.
A shorter track could have limits in its use, although Arora Group insisted that he could accommodate planes of all sizes.
The proposal of Heathrow West of Arora Group establishes that the new track could be in full operation by 2035, while a new terminal would open in two phases, in 2036 and 2040.
The plan, developed with the Bechtel Infrastructure Company, has an estimate of costs of less than £ 25 billion, not including the redevelopment of the existing central area of the airport.
Arora, who is one of Heathrow's greatest lands, said: “After a decade working with our world leading team and delivery, I am very proud that the Arora group can finally reveal to the United Kingdom government, our HEATHROW West proposal, which is directly met and supported by the objective of the United Kingdom.
“The Arora Group has a proven history of delivering projects on time and budget, including Heathrow Airport in and its surroundings.
“We are delighted that the government has adopted a common sense approach to invite the proposals of all interested parties for the first time instead of granting exclusivity to the current airport operator, regardless of history.”
Arora has repeatedly accused the airport to lose money.
In December 2024, the French company Ardian completed an agreement to become Heathrow's largest shareholder with a 23%participation, while the Sovereign Fund of Saudi Arabia bought a 15%participation.
Foreign Minister Rachel Reeves gave her support for a third track in a speech on growth in January.
Heathrow will present its own expansion plan to the government on Thursday.
The Secretary of Transportation, Heidi Alexander, will review the National Airport Policy Declaration, which provides the basis for decision -making on any application for the development of development.
It is understood that Heathrow is open to a discussion with airlines about the construction of a shorter track if it can offer the same benefits.
The airport declined to comment on the proposal of the Arora Group.
