Safety Investment at Quesnel Regional Airport

Enhancing Safety in British Columbia

QUESNEL, BC, Feb. 14, 2014 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is investing $39,115 from the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) for the purchase of a runway condition reporting system which will provide timely, accurate and precise wireless reporting and recording of runway conditions.

Quick Facts

• To date through ACAP, the Quesnel Regional Airport has received more than $2.8 million in funding for seven safety projects, including today's announcement. Projects included the installation of a runway approach lighting system, the purchase of a runway sweeper, and repairs to runway 13-31.
  
  
• Since the program started, the Government of Canada has invested more than $609 million for 762 projects at 174 airports. Improvements included purchasing/replacing heavy airside mobile equipment; installing wildlife fencing; and rehabilitating runway pavements, airfield lighting and electrical systems.

Quotes

"The Quesnel Regional Airport is a vital gateway for local residents, businesses, trade and tourism. This funding will enhance the safety of all those who use this airport, especially the communities and businesses in this region that rely on it."
Richard Harris
Member of Parliament for Cariboo—Prince George on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport

"The City of Quesnel is pleased to see the purchase of a new runway condition reporting system at our regional airport through the Airports Capital Assistance Program which will provide a modernized reporting system. We are grateful for our federal partnerships and wish to thank Transport Canada for this opportunity."
Mary Sjostrom
Mayor of Quesnel

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Airports Capital Assistance Program

SOURCE: Transport Canada

Ashley Kelahear
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055

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