The Prince George Airport is getting almost $500,000 in provincial funding to a pair of safety projects.
The grant was part of $3.6 million in grants for eight airport upgrades in northern B.C.
"This year has presented challenges for all of us, but this funding will make essential improvements possible for our airport at a time when we need it most," P.G. airport authority president Gordon Duke said. "Creating safe travel to and from our northern communities is vital for our economic recovery, and that's something we can all look forward to."
The funding will also support projects at airports in Vanderhoof, Mackenzie, McBride, Kitimat, Fort Nelson, Tumbler Ridge and Atlin.
"In the north, we rely on our community airports to connect us to the world and critical life-saving services," Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen said. "Because of our government's support, Atlin Airport's fuel system will be modernized, Kitimat Air Park will get vital runway improvements and Prince George Airport will be able to install important regulatory signage. These critical investments will make travel safer and provide much-needed updates to vital transportation routes for the north."
