Safe and reliable airports are vital to the economic and social well-being of communities across Canada. In addition to supporting personal travel, local and regional airports are key connectors for business, health care, social services, and resource development sectors.
Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety and connectivity at the Val-d'Or Regional Airport.
Through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, the federal government is providing nearly $12 million to the Val-d'Or Regional Airport for the rehabilitation of a 6,000 ft section of Runway 18-36, as well as the reconstruction of the existing asphalt pavement of the Echo Taxiway.
Due to years of use and weather, the 31-year-old pavement has exceeded its lifecycle and shows increasing signs of deterioration. The rehabilitation work will ensure that the airport can maintain safety for passengers, crews, and airport workers, and decrease long-term repair and maintenance costs for the community. The airport has the third longest runway in Quebec after Montreal-Mirabel Airport and Montreal-Trudeau Airport.
This project will support year-round connectivity and socio-economic development for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue territory and northern Quebec through efficient and safe airport infrastructure and services.
