City of Castlegar secures funding for Airport improvements

The City of Castlegar has obtained elector approval to fund the West Kootenay Regional Airport Apron Rehabilitation and Taxiway Extension Project.

Elector approval was obtained through an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) and permits the City to borrow up to $1,380,000 for a maximum term of 30 years to support the project.

The AAP closed on November 12. Less than one per cent of eligible electors submitted valid opposition forms, meaning the 10 per cent approval threshold was not met and allowed  the City to obtain elector approval.

The results were as follows:

  • Estimated number of eligible electors: 6,320
  • Number of Elector Response Forms submitted by the deadline: 3
  • Number of Elector Response Forms rejected: 0
  • Number of valid Elector Response Forms accepted: 3

The City says the project enhances the airport’s operational capacity, improves safety standards, supports regional connectivity, and ensures that the West Kootenay Regional Airport continues to serve as a vital transportation hub for the region.


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