Released on May 7, 2010
Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter announced nine grants today worth a total of $500,000 to improve Saskatchewan airports.
The grants are through the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure's Community Airports Partnership (CAP) program and are matched by eligible recipients, which means up to $1 million will be invested by the end of the fiscal year.
"The aviation sector is important to our province because it links businesses and tourism quickly with provincial, national and international markets and clients, while also being a base of operations for policing and air ambulances," Reiter said. "This year's grants will contribute to such improvements as runway and taxiway repairs."
Airports receiving these grants and their amounts are: Yorkton, $200,000; Carlyle $107,568; Swift Current, $41,000; North Battleford, $35,000; Wynard, $32,000; Estevan, $30,000; Humboldt, $25,250; Weyburn, $22,000 and Maple Creek, $7,182.
"It's great having this program continue and seeing the province recognize the importance of this transportation sector," Saskatchewan Aviation Council President Janet Keim said.
Eligible airports were able to apply for this provincial program funding for projects supporting economic development, general access to surrounding communities, air ambulances, commercial operations and aviation safety.
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For more information, contact:
Kirsten Leatherdale
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8484
Cell: 306-536-9692