1981 Pitcairnese airfield referendum

A referendum on building an airfield was held in the Pitcairn Islands in March 1981.[2] With the island only accessible by boat, around 90% voted in favour of constructing an airfield. The Island Council supported the construction of an airfield. However, construction was too expensive for the British Authorities.[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	26	89.66
Against	3	10.34
Invalid/blank votes	4	–
Total	33	100
Registered voters/turnout	36	91.67
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1. "Minutes of the Regular council Meeting held at the Pulau school" (PDF). PITCAIRN ISLAND COUNCIL. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 5 Sep 2024.
2. Pitcairn (UK), March 1981: Construction of an airfield Direct Democracy (in German)