Government of Canada investing in safety at Thompson Airport

August 10, 2017          Thompson, Manitoba          Transport Canada

Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local and regional airports to support and sustain vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue and forest fire response.

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the government’s $662,710 investment for the rehabilitation of Apron 1 at the Thompson Airport. This is in addition to $94,745 announced earlier this year for the purchase of a material spreader to apply liquid and/or sand to runways, taxiways and aprons to melt ice and improve traction.  The Apron 1 rehabilitation project will include the removal of old concrete and asphalt pavement and replacing it with new asphalt to provide ongoing safety for both employees and travellers.

The funding comes from Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP). Since the Program’s launch in 1995, the Government of Canada has invested more than $785.9 million for 904 projects at 182 airports across the country.