General Public

The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Airport Authority, is desirous of expanding its main airport facility and invites you to participate in this questionnaire. The aim is to understand how you think this expansion can impact the General Public.

Your feedback is crucial, as your thoughts, preferences, and concerns will be analysed when developing the business case for the project. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Thank you for your participation as we shape the future of the Virgin Islands together

Economic Impact

1. Cost of Living: Do you think an airport expansion will affect the cost of living for the general public?

No significant impact on the cost of livingSlight increase in costs for certain goods and servicesModerate rise in the overall cost of livingSignificant increase in the cost of living across multiple areas

2. Job Opportunities: What do you think will likely be the impact on job opportunities for local residents?

No change in job opportunitiesSlight increase in available jobsModerate increase in job opportunities across various sectorsSignificant rise in employment opportunities

Quality of Life

3. Traffic and Transportation: How do you think an airport expansion will affect traffic congestion and transportation services?

No change in traffic or transportationSlight increase in traffic with minor improvements in transportationModerate increase in congestion with enhanced transportation servicesSignificant rise in traffic, requiring major upgrades to transportation infrastructure

4. Public Services: What do you think the impact on public services such as healthcare, education, and utilities will be?

No impact on public servicesSlight improvement in certain public servicesModerate enhancement across multiple public servicesSignificant improvements in public service availability and quality

5. Environmental Quality: How do you think the airport expansion will impact environmental quality (air, noise, and water)?

No significant impact on environmental qualitySlight deterioration in environmental conditionsModerate environmental impacts with some mitigation measuresSignificant environmental challenges requiring extensive mitigation efforts

Community and Social Impact

6. Housing Availability: How do you think housing availability and affordability will be impacted by the airport expansion?

No change in housing availability or affordabilitySlight pressure on housing availability with minor price increasesModerate reduction in availability and rise in housing costsSignificant decrease in housingavailability and substantial increase in prices

Public Health and Safety

7. Public Safety: How do you think the expansion will influence public safety and emergency response capabilities?

No change in public safetySlight improvement in safety measuresModerate enhancement in emergency response and public safetySignificant upgrades in public safetyinfrastructure and response times

Economic and Social Benefits

8. Tourism Impact: How do you think increased tourism due to airport expansion will benefit the general public?

No benefits from increased tourismSlight increase in tourism-related opportunitiesModerate economic benefits and improved services due to tourismSignificant boost in local economy and public amenities from tourism

Market Risks and Challenges

9. Economic Volatility: How do you think the airport expansion will contributes to economic volatility affecting the general public?

No increase in economic volatilitySlight increase in economic fluctuationsModerate volatility with some economic instabilitySignificant volatility impacting economic stability for residents

Long-Term Planning and Sustainability

10. Sustainable Development: How do you think sustainable practices will be integrated into community development as a result of the airport expansion?

No focus on sustainable developmentBasic integration of sustainability in some areasModerate adoption of sustainable practices in public projectsComprehensive integration of sustainability in community development

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