Miramar proposal receives official backing

The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce (SDRCC) has lent its support to the plan to use the Miramar Air Station as a commercial hub in southern California.

A vote was passed by a narrow margin last week to lend weight to the idea of using the Marine Corps air installation to take the pressure off the increasingly congested Lindbergh Field near downtown.

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority's proposal was originally passed last November, but the closeness of the Chamber of Commerce's vote (19-18) suggests that the proposal has a long way to go before it wins over doubters.

Military officials have said that they harbour serious reservations over the joint use of the facility as it could impede military readiness.

Although joint use is not specifically mentioned in the report, it is an idea that could gain momentum as and when Lindbergh Field reaches capacity. Officials on both sides are reportedly keen to avoid a confrontation over such an issue and are seeking some other resolution.

The support of the Chamber of Commerce could mean that local businesses and benefactors are more likely to provide financial assistance to the plan.

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