No. Q005/06
For release - June 13, 2006
KUUJJUAQ (Quebec) — Work will soon begin to expand the apron and to build a new terminal building at Kuujjuaq Airport. These efforts will allow the airport to have more modern facilities ensuring high levels of safety and security.
Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities today announced that two contracts have been awarded for this purpose.
"These construction and expansion works will have a positive effect for the local Inuit community, both for the economy and for job creation", said Mr. Cannon. "Today's announcement clearly demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to the well being of its communities," said Mr. Cannon. "In addition to ensuring the safety of airport users, this investment will allow a better response to needs for shipping, tourism and travel in this region of Canada's North."
The two construction contracts worth a total of $ 11,354,000 have been awarded to Laval Fortin-Adams as follows:
$ 2,477,000 for expanding the apron area, including expansion of the public parking lot.
$ 8,877,000 for building the new 1,225 m2 air terminal, which will be a silver certified Green Building under the Canadian LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system.
Work is to begin this summer and conclude in the fall of 2007.
Kuujjuaq Airport is considered a remote airport under the National Airport Policy. Main gateway to isolated communities in Canada's North, Kuujjuaq Airport is an essential link for emergency air ambulance evacuations, personal travel, essential commodities and freight to the villages of Ungava Bay, Hudson Bay and the Hudson Strait.
Funding for this project is built into the existing financial framework.
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François-Nicolas AsselinCommunications, Dorval(514) 633-2741
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