Thames cable car

The Greater London Authority (GLA) has given the go-ahead for a cable car link across the Thames between the O2 arena in Greenwich and the Excel exhibition centre in the Royal Docks.  Whilst it does not directly involved London City Airport it will be a transport boost in the area.  Mayor Boris Johnson said the scheme was "as good as a bus route with 30 buses on it," carrying 2,500 people an hour.  It is hoped that the scheme will be completed in time for the Olympics.

Before giving its assent the GLA studied the location of the project near the airport and considered that concerns raised regarding aircraft in the proximity of the cable cars were negligible.  It found there was an "extremely low risk" of incidents. 

A contractor for the project will be appointed this spring and discussions for funding were ongoing, the GLA said. www.london.gov.uk

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