B.C. Air Access Program Helps Squamish Airport Take Off

BC LIBERAL GOVERNMENT CAUCUS NEWS RELEASE

 August 17, 2015

 B.C. Air Access Program Helps Squamish Airport Take Off

SQUAMISH – The B.C. government is investing $123,000 toward operational asphalt rehabilitation at the Squamish Airport as part of B.C. on the Move, the Province’s new 10-year transportation plan.

The funding, awarded through the new B.C. Air Access Program, will go toward repaving the airport apron, the taxiway connecting the apron and the runway, and the taxi lanes that provide access to aviation parking.

“The aviation industry is integral to B.C.’s economy. It facilitates travel, spurs investment and supports trade,” said Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. “This investment will allow the Squamish Airport to make significant improvements to its infrastructure so that it can grow alongside our community and our economy.”

“This much-needed upgrade will improve safety and existing infrastructure at the airport, allowing the current commercial operators to deliver improved service to their customers,” says District of Squamish Mayor Patricia Heintzman. “We applaud the Province's recognition of the value that air access provides to small communities and appreciate this support."

Through the B.C. Air Access Program, the provincial government cost shares with public airports on projects such as lighting and navigational systems, terminal building expansion or upgrades, and runway improvements. These types of projects allow airports to improve safety and accommodate larger aircraft and more frequent flights, supporting the continued growth of local and provincial economies.

The program also encourages funding partnerships with the federal government, local and regional governments and agencies, and the private sector.

B.C. on the Move is investing $24 million over the next three years toward the B.C. Air Access Program. This year’s funding allocation is approximately $6 million.

Learn more:

August 17, 2015

Post your comment

Comments

No one has commented on this page yet.

RSS feed for comments on this page | RSS feed for all comments

We use cookies to help improve our website for you.