Fifteen airports have been approved for grants through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. For the third straight year, the government will provide $700,000 to CAP, which is designed to help offset costs for various upgrades and repairs. Weyburn will receive $27,500 for the completion of recapping the runway.
Community airports were able to apply for funding for projects supporting economic development, general access to surrounding communities, air ambulances, commercial operations and aviation safety. Airports that receive scheduled passenger service are not eligible for the program.
"Our government continues to place a high priority on our airport infrastructure," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. "A safe and strong network of airports ensures the Saskatchewan advantage for businesses and communities province-wide."
"Airports connect our communities, fortify industries, and provide landing space for air ambulances," Saskatchewan Aviation Council President Janet Keim said. "The government continues to help us attain our goals of enhancing and promoting aviation at the local level."
Since the program began in 2007, the government has invested $3.8 million in community airports.
