DND supports possible relocation of the Waterville Airport to 14 Wing Greenwood

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June 19, 2015 - Greenwood, Nova Scotia - Department of National Defence

Defence Minister Jason Kenney and West Nova MP Greg Kerr announced today his support for the proposed relocation of the Waterville airport located in the Municipality of the County of Kings to the 14 Wing Greenwood aerodrome.

This proposal would be subject to further development and a mutually agreeable lease agreement.

Quick Facts

A feasibility study was conducted by 14 Wing Greenwood to relocate the Waterville Airport’s civilian air traffic to 14 Wing.
The possible relocation of the Waterville airport to 14 Wing Greenwood would not interfere with 14 Wing’s air operations, and the additional traffic would provide excellent training for the military air traffic controllers.
The location of a civilian air terminal within a military aerodrome has proven to be successful at other Royal Canadian Air Force Wings, such as at 19 Wing Comox, British Columbia and 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec.
The relocation of Waterville Airport would allow Michelin Tire Company to expand its operations into property the airport previously occupied, helping to create up to 400 new jobs in the region.

Quotes

“I strongly support the effort to relocate the Waterville Air terminal to the 14 Wing Greenwood military aerodrome. This would be a positive move forward for job creation in the region, for military air traffic controllers’ training, and for an even stronger relationship between the military and civilian communities in the Annapolis Valley.”
Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence

“I am proud to see our Government supporting the Municipality of the County of Kings’ initiative to relocate the Waterville Airpark to CFB Greenwood. Our Government has a strong record on rural economic activity and this arrangement will encourage economic growth in our community.”
Greg Kerr, MP West Nova

Associated Links

www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/14-wing/index.page

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Office of the Minister of National Defence
613-996-3100
lauren.armstrong2@forces.gc.ca

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