Ontario Construction News staff writer
The federal government will provide $2.6 million, about half the expected cost for improvements to taxiways, a runway and lighting at Sudbury’s airport.
“We are going to go to LED lighting, which will save us approximately 65-70 per cent on our hydro bill,” said Todd Tripp, CEO of the Greater Sudbury Airport.
The federal government is spending $2.6 million through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program.
“This investment will help show the community that yes, the airport is open, the airport is operating, economic development and driver here for jobs is so important,” said Liberal MP Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré.
Airport officials in Sudbury said there have been 10 commercial flight cancellations this month at the airport.
“Airlines are struggling to get pilots, flight attendants, ground handlers. Toronto Pearson is experiencing those challenges today and we are impacted when that happens there,” said Tripp, adding the entire air industry is working to address to the gaps and shortfalls that are causing delays and cancellations.
Officials say Sudbury’s travel stats are down 40 per cent from 2019, but up 210 per cent over May 2021.