Provided by Transport Canada/CNW
TERRACE, BC, May 10, 2019 /CNW/ – Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling 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 a Government of Canada investment of $214,008 for the purchase of a grader at the Northwest Regional Airport in Terrace, British Columbia. This equipment will assist with the essential clearing of ice and snow from runways, taxiways and the apron.
Well maintained runways, taxiways and aprons that are clear of ice and snow are key to ensuring safe usage by aircraft, passengers, and crews, and help protect costly airport safety assets, such as snow clearing equipment and aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles, during airport operations.
Quote
“Our Government recognizes that local airports are major contributors to the economic growth and social well-being of smaller communities. In addition to supporting travel and tourism, local airports are key connectors for business, health care, social services, and emerging resource development sectors. These investments will improve access to safe, efficient and accessible air transportation options, and will help us deliver on our promise to build safer, healthier and stronger communities across Canada.”
The Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport
Quick Facts
- This funding comes from Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).
- Since the Program started in 1995, the Government of Canada has invested more than $882.7 million for 948 projects at 186 airports across the country.
- To date, the Northwest Regional Airport has received more than $18.5 million in ACAP funding for 21 safety projects, including the purchase of two aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles and the construction of a shelter, rehabilitation of the pavement on Runway 15-33, and the rehabilitation of airfield electrical systems.
Associated Links
Transport Canada is online at www.tc.gc.ca. Subscribe to e-news or stay connected through Twitter, Facebook, YouTubeand Flickr to keep up to date on the latest from Transport Canada.
This news release may be made available in alternative formats for persons living with visual disabilities.
SOURCE Transport Canada