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Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Orléans, today announced an investment of $407,224 for the replacement of runway apron lighting, the partial replacement of wildlife control fencing, and the replacement of a wheeled loader with bucket and snow scraper at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport.
The wildlife control fencing is an important tool in controlling animals such as deer and bears on airport runways and surrounding land; and the new runway lighting and wheeled loader will ensure continued safe visibility and airport operations for passengers, employees, and flight crews.
Funding comes from Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).
Quick Facts
- To date, through ACAP, the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport has received over $5.5 million in funding for eight safety projects, including today’s announcement.
- Previous projects included the rehabilitation of airside electrical equipment and the replacement of a de-icing spreader and runway sweeper.
- Since the program started, the Government of Canada has invested more than $633 million for 785 projects at 174 airports across the country.
