As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travelers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport,\nAnnie Koutrakis, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar\nAlghabra, announced more than $4 million in new funding to help British\nColumbia\u2019s Victoria International Airport recover from the effects of the\nCOVID-19 pandemic and to support continued air services and important\ntransportation infrastructure projects at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The Victoria International Airport is a key\ntransportation hub not just for Victoria, but for much of Vancouver Island. It\nconnects us with family and friends, helps us discover new destinations, and is\na pivotal trade corridor for many Victoria businesses,\u201d said Koutrakis. \u201cThis funding\nwill enhance airport safety for travelers, air crews and airport workers, while\nsupporting jobs and our regional economy.” \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The airport will receive more than $1.3 million from\nTransport Canada’s Airport Critical Infrastructure Program for upgrades to the\nlighting for the approach to Runway 09. The work will include, installation of\nnew land-based and water-based lighting systems, with the water-based fixtures\nbeing structurally reinforced to withstand impacts from barges that work in the\narea; and reconfiguration and extension of the existing floatplane dock to\naccommodate the new lighting system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to funding for the infrastructure projects, the\nGovernment of Canada also provided the airport with over $3 million from\nTransport Canada’s Airport Relief Fund to help it maintain continued airport\noperations and essential air services for residents and workers in Victoria and\nsurrounding communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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