The Canadian Government has announced new funding to help\nthe Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport will receive more than\n$1.7 million from the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program to expand one of\nthe airport’s aprons, where aircraft park, to create additional space for the\nmovement of larger aircraft. The funding will also be used to improve flight\nscheduling and connection times between flights for passengers, as well as\nestablishing dedicated corridors to enable physical distancing at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This funding is in addition to the $10.9 million provided\nunder the program in August 2021, for the rehabilitation of the primary runway\nand apron pavement surfaces, the installation of new LED runway edge lights,\nand the replacement of select storm drains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Government of Canada also provided the airport with $2.8\nmillion from Transport Canada’s Airport Relief Fund to help it maintain\ncontinued airport operations and essential air services for residents and\nworkers in Saskatoon and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International\nAirport is a key transportation hub for much of central and northern\nSaskatchewan,\u201d said Annie Koutrakis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of\nTransport. \u201cIt connects family and friends, helps travelers discover new\ndestinations, and is a pivotal trade corridor for many Saskatchewan businesses.\nThis funding will enhance airport safety for travelers, air crews, and airport\nworkers, while supporting jobs and our regional economy.” <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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