Nearly half a million dollars in funding has been awarded to the Prince George Airport following an announcement by the provincial government to assist airports in our region as we slowly recover from the pandemic.
The funding is courtesy of the B.C. Air Access Program grants.
The initiative will enhance local airport infrastructures such as upgraded taxi lanes, new airside paving, and green building projects.
“We know the pandemic has caused financial stress for many industries and significantly impacted our aviation sector throughout B.C., including our community airports,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.
“But we’re also looking to better days ahead, post-pandemic. That’s why we’re taking action to support communities with important infrastructure upgrades so we can boost jobs, tourism and trade that will give us a head start with B.C.’s economic recovery.”
Nine projects in northern B.C. will share $3.6 million in funding for upgrades:
* Atlin Airport – $445,460
* Kitimat Air Park – $822,913
* Mackenzie Airport – $127,500
* McBride (Charlie Leake) Airport – $401,687
* Northern Rockies Airport (at Fort Nelson) – $163,726
* Prince George Airport (Project 1) – $299,250
* Prince George Airport (Project 2) – $196,500
* Tumbler Ridge Airport – $326,250
* Vanderhoof Airport – $490,083
“Because of our government’s support, Atlin Airport’s fuel system will be modernized, Kitimat Air Park will get vital runway improvements and Prince George Airport will be able to install important regulatory signage. These critical investments will make travel safer and provide much-needed updates to vital transportation routes for the North,” said Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine.
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