Geography essay
With reference to a conflict over the use of local resource that you have studied, discuss the extent to which all interest groups involved can be satisfied with its outcome. [40]
Plan:
Introduction
History of T5
Location
Interest groups
Main body
BAA
Locals of SipsonGovernment
HACAN
Trade unions
Environmentalists
Conclusion
A summary of 3 best facts
What could happen in the future?
ANSWER
Conflict is a state of discord or disagreement cause by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests between people. An example of a local conflict is Terminal 5 in Heathrow which was opened in 2008. It was originally proposed in 1982: it took about 26 years to complete the construction since it was proposed. The main reason for this is due to the number of opposing groups it contained. It was built on the land previously occupied by the Town Sipson. The main opposing groups in the conflict are British Airport Association (BAA) and the householders of Sipson, and the local resource involved is land. Therefore, it is clear that not everyone will be satisfied with whatever outcome.
Terminal 5 was proposed by the BAA to increase the capacity of the airport, to hold more planes and passengers. The number of aeroplane users in Heathrow is steadily increasing, reaching about 68 million in 2008 and is the 3rd busiest airport in the world. The expansions will decrease the traffic caused by the passengers and also reduce the airway traffic by around 45%. BAA also proposed that they will build public transport links to reduce traffic. This will allow smoother transitions and decrease the number of delays. Moreover, it will also allow the UK to ‘keep’ up with the European competition and also provide large business areas. However, the turnaround of the development was not very great, it costs £12 billion and the return is £17 billion over a period of 70 years. This is very likely that it will set the UK government back due to the large investment.
Plan:
Introduction
History of T5
Location
Interest groups
Main body
BAA
Locals of SipsonGovernment
HACAN
Trade unions
Environmentalists
Conclusion
A summary of 3 best facts
What could happen in the future?
ANSWER
Conflict is a state of discord or disagreement cause by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests between people. An example of a local conflict is Terminal 5 in Heathrow which was opened in 2008. It was originally proposed in 1982: it took about 26 years to complete the construction since it was proposed. The main reason for this is due to the number of opposing groups it contained. It was built on the land previously occupied by the Town Sipson. The main opposing groups in the conflict are British Airport Association (BAA) and the householders of Sipson, and the local resource involved is land. Therefore, it is clear that not everyone will be satisfied with whatever outcome.
Terminal 5 was proposed by the BAA to increase the capacity of the airport, to hold more planes and passengers. The number of aeroplane users in Heathrow is steadily increasing, reaching about 68 million in 2008 and is the 3rd busiest airport in the world. The expansions will decrease the traffic caused by the passengers and also reduce the airway traffic by around 45%. BAA also proposed that they will build public transport links to reduce traffic. This will allow smoother transitions and decrease the number of delays. Moreover, it will also allow the UK to ‘keep’ up with the European competition and also provide large business areas. However, the turnaround of the development was not very great, it costs £12 billion and the return is £17 billion over a period of 70 years. This is very likely that it will set the UK government back due to the large investment.