Moose Jaw Municipal Airport in Saskatchewan, Canada, is set to benefit from strategic investments in infrastructure thanks to government funding.
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, the honourable Lori Carr, Saskatchewan Minister of Government Relations; and His Worship Fraser Tolmie, Mayor of the City of Moose Jaw, announced funding for important improvements to the remote regional hub which will benefit the local economy and increase safety.
The rehabilitation and expansion of the existing runway and taxiway will help accommodate larger planes, including business class, turbo props and light jets. The construction of a new apron space will increase the parking area and allow for heavier aircraft to be parked. A new hangar access road will reduce the use of taxiways by vehicle traffic. Improvements also include the installation of additional runway, taxiway and approach lights.
The Government of Saskatchewan is contributing $999,900 in funding to the project, while the Government of Canada is investing $1.2 million in the airport project through its Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Scheme (RNIS).
“Canada’s experience under COVID-19 has demonstrated how interdependent Canadians are, as well as our need to stay connected. Connecting Canadians through regional transportation hubs, like the Moose Jaw Airport, brings jobs to rural communities in the region, and will support Canada’s economic recovery, ” said the Honourable Maryam Monsef.
“By investing in projects such as this, we are helping communities across Saskatchewan strengthen their economies and build more resilient infrastructure,” she continued.
Greg Simpson, chair of the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority, added:
The Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority team is very excited to see this runway expansion and rehabilitation of the airside facilities project begin to come to fruition. When construction is finished, these upgrades will improve safety and benefit current airport users in the health and agricultural sectors, along with potential new business that rely on general aviation. This will improve access to critical health care services and help support economic development in our community, thanks to improved transportation infrastructure. We are grateful for both the confidence demonstrated, and the financial support provided.”
