In 2005 the British government announced plans to construct an airport on Saint Helena, which would lead to the withdrawal from service of the RMS "St Helena". The airport was initially expected to be operational by 2010. However, it was not approved until October 2011, with work commencing in 2012. The estimated cost on the project is £240 million and the airport was due to open in the first quarter of 2016. However, due to concerns about wind shear, on 26 April 2016 the St. Helena Government announced an indefinite postponement to the opening of Saint Helena Airport. RMS "St Helena" had been placed for disposal via London shipbrokers CW Kellock, but was subsequently restored to service.