YKA Receives $1.3 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade Electrical Infrastructure
The funding is part of a $23.5 million federal program to improve aging airport infrastructure at six local and regional B.C. airports.
- On Wednesday, the federal government announced Kamloops Airport will receive $1,349,057 to replace and upgrade its electrical infrastructure through the Airports Capital Assistance Program.
- Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon stated the funding is part of a $23.5 million commitment to upgrade aging infrastructure at six local and regional airports across British Columbia.
- Beyond Kamloops, the federal package supports facilities in Bella Coola, Fort Nelson, Masset, Prince Rupert, and Smithers, with upgrades covering airfield lighting, electrical equipment, and runway rehabilitation.
- Regional Community Airports of Canada chair Lindsey noted that maintaining modern equipment is costly, calling such infrastructure investments "absolutely critical to maintaining sustainable communities across Canada."
- Minister MacKinnon also highlighted the strategic importance of regional airports for trade, particularly as Canada seeks to expand economic connections with markets beyond the United States.
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4 Northwest airports among 6 to receive federal funding - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Four Northwest B.C. airports are receiving funding for airport upgrades. Prince Rupert Airport will receive $3.7 million from the federal government to rehabilitate its airfield lighting. Smithers Regional Airport is getting $3.6 million for airfield electrical equipment. Bella Coola Airport will receive nearly $3.4 million for runway, taxiway and apron rehabilitation while 10.8 million will go to Masset Municipal Airport on Haida Gwaii. Federal…
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Haida Gwaii Observer4 Northwest airports among 6 to receive federal funding
Four Northwest B.C. airports are receiving funding for airport upgrades. Prince Rupert Airport will receive $3.7 million from the federal government to rehabilitate its airfield lighting. Smithers Regional Airport is getting $3.6 million for airfield electrical equipment. Bella Coola Airport will receive nearly $3.4 million for runway, taxiway and apron rehabilitation while 10.8 million will go to Masset Municipal Airport on Haida Gwaii. Federal…
4 Northwest airports among 6 to receive federal funding - Northern Sentinel
Four Northwest B.C. airports are receiving funding for airport upgrades. Prince Rupert Airport will receive $3.7 million from the federal government to rehabilitate its airfield lighting. Smithers Regional Airport is getting $3.6 million for airfield electrical equipment. Bella Coola Airport will receive nearly $3.4 million for runway, taxiway and apron rehabilitation while 10.8 million will go to Masset Municipal Airport on Haida Gwaii. Federal…
YKA receives $1.3 million in federal funding to upgrade electrical infrastructure
KAMLOOPS — More than $1 million in upgrades will be coming to Fulton Field. The federal government announced Wednesday (Aug. 26) that Kamloops Airport (YKA) will receive $1,349,057 to replace and upgrade its electrical infrastructure. It’s part of the Ministry of Transport’s commitment of $23.5 million to improve and replace aging infrastructure at six local and regional airports in B.C. “Local and regional airports are lifelines for many comm…
Big Bucks Coming to Bunch of BC Airports
Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) The federal government is spending big bucks to upgrade several smaller airports in BC. Federal transport minister Steven MacKinnon said 26AUG that six airports will see upgrades totalling $23.5 million. MacKinnon said the funding will strengthen safety and reliability across the airports, which can be a lifeline in smaller and remote communities. The airports receiving funding are: Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) - $3,7…
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