Upper Engadine Voters Greenlight $47M Airport Expansion

Regional airport at Samedan secures public approval for major expansion with 54% support, despite opposition from six municipalities including Samedan itself.

Key Takeaways

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The Samedan Airport is one of Europe's highest airports at 1,707 meters altitude
The expansion project was approved with 54.36% voter support
Six municipalities, including Samedan itself, opposed the project
The airport serves the nearby resorts of St Moritz and Davos

By The Numbers

CHF 38 million

Credit approved by voters

CHF 68.5 million

Total project cost

45.64%

Voter turnout

2,443

Yes votes

They Said

"regional project of the century"
— Project Description

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Voter Approval for Major Airport Expansion

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Project Details and Infrastructure Plans

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Local Opposition and Regional Impact

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Economic and Tourism Implications

Sources & References

Voters approve extension of Engadine Airport in Switzerland

SWI swissinfo.ch

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