Figure 8.1 Estimated Implementation Programme of the Third Runway Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Board Endorsement 1.5 years Environmental Impact Assessment Stage Board Approval of Project Scope 2 years Detailed Design 4 years Land Reclamation Construction of 3 years Third Runway and Taxiways Opening of Third Runway Closure of Existing North Runway 1.5 years 3 years Construction of Third Runway Passenger Concourses and Aprons Terminal 2 Reconfiguration 8 2.5 years 2 years Three Runways Available for Operation THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW Landside Works HKIA MASTER PlAN 2030 57