KINGSTON, ON, April 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to traveling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue and forest fire response.
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at local airports across the country.
This year, Transport Canada's Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) will provide over $33.2 million for new safety-related improvement projects at 11 airports.
Projects being supported include the rehabilitation of runways, taxiways and aprons; improvements to airfield lighting and airside electrical systems; and the purchase of snow and ice removal equipment.
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"Our government recognizes the important role played by Canada's local airports in supporting jobs and tourism, enabling investment and facilitating trade. Our investments are helping airports increase safety and accessibility for residents and travellers, while supporting the continued growth of local and regional economies."
The Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport
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- Backgrounder – Airports Capital Assistance Program: 2018-2019 Projects
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Airports Capital Assistance Program: 2018-2019 Projects
Please see below for a complete list of the 2018-2019 projects by province.
| Province |
Airport |
Project |
Funding |
| New Brunswick |
Charlo |
Purchase of Plow Truck (4x4) and Dry Material Spreader |
$246,000 |
| New Brunswick |
Charlo |
Friction Tester |
$5,750 |
| Quebec |
Chisasibi |
Airport Pavement Repair and Apron Levelling |
$4,209,725 |
| Ontario |
Kingston |
Purchase of De-icer Liquid Spray Trailer |
$93,100 |
| Ontario |
Red Lake |
Rehabilitation of Runway 08-26, Taxiway A, B, C, and Air Terminal Building apron IIA |
$10,042,768 |
| Ontario |
Sault Ste. Marie |
Retrofit of Airside Essential Power Relays |
$156,000 |
| Nunavut |
Clyde River |
Rehabilitation of Airside Surfaces |
$5,021,334 |
| Northwest Territories |
Fort Smith |
Rehabilitation of Airfield Runway Lighting |
$2,043,888 |
| Alberta |
High Level |
Rehabilitation of Runway 13-31 and Taxiways A and B |
$5,714,821 |
| Alberta |
Lethbridge |
Purchase of De-icer |
$98,000 |
| British Columbia |
Masset |
Airside Lighting and Wildlife Fencing Project |
$151,115 |
| British Columbia |
Masset |
Purchase of Friction Tester |
$6,126 |
| British Columbia |
Tofino |
Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation Project |
$5,429,640 |
| April 2018 |
SOURCE Transport Canada
Delphine Denis, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Transport, Ottawa, 613-991-0700, [email protected]; Media Relations, Transport Canada, Ottawa, 613-993-0055, [email protected]
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