The UK government has spent £250 million in the construction of the island's airport. Expected to be fully operational early 2016, it is expected to help the island towards self-sufficiency and encourage economic development, reducing dependence on British government aid. The airport is also expected to kick start the tourism industry, with up to 30,000 visitors expected annually. As of August, 2015 ticketing was postponed until an airline could be firmly designated. COUNT 5
QSN1 How much money was spent on construction of the island's airport? ANS1 250 million QSN2 Which government built the island's airport? ANS2 UK government QSN3 When was the airport expected to be fully functional? ANS3 early 2016 QSN4 Which industry is the airport supposed to help when it becomes complete? ANS4 tourism QSN5 How many tourists are expected annually thanks to the airport? ANS5 up to 30,000