September 29,2000 SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS AT NORMAN ROGERS AIRPORT KINGSTON,
Ont. — Peter Milliken, MP for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of Transport
Minister David Collenette, today announced federal funding of $2,479,691
for a safety improvement project at Norman
Rogers Airport under the Government of Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance
Program. “Safety
is Transport Canada’s top priority,” said Mr. Milliken. “With today’s
contribution towards Norman Rogers Airport, the Government of Canada is helping
to enhance not only safety, but also the economic potential of the nation’s
transportation infrastructure.” The
project involves reconstruction of the air terminal building apron and the
Taxiway B. These improvements will help to ensure that the Norman Rogers Airport
remains a safe and efficient facility. The
Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) is part of the National Airports
Policy, which was announced in July, 1994. Under ACAP, which officially
began April 1, 1995, airports may apply for funding towards capital
projects related to safety, asset protection and operating cost reduction. To be
eligible, they must receive regularly scheduled passenger service, meet airport
certification requirements and not be owned by the Government of Canada. “ACAP
is an example of the Government of Canada directing infrastructure resources to
where they are needed and can best enhance safety,” said Mr. Collenette.
“This program is one way the government — through the National Airports
Policy — seeks to ensure a safe, efficient and affordable airports system
to serve Canadians well into the future.” The Norman Rogers Airport is owned and operated by the City of Kingston. Regularly scheduled passenger service is provided at the airport, which has handled approximately 48,700 passengers annually between 1996 and 1998. Media Inquiries: Jeff Garrah
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