Phase 2, which will cost $3.5 million, is fully funded by the airport and is expected to be completed by September 2024. A key objective is to not only attract scheduled passenger services but also stimulate regional economic growth by boosting tourism and business travel. Phase 3, which began in May 2024, focuses on the development of Airport Drive and the extension of the taxiway, a crucial infrastructure project that will improve access to the airport, the surrounding Springbrook community and airside access. The project started on May 1, 2024, will be executed in two phases. The first phase focuses on extending Airport Drive to connect with Township Road 374 (McKenzie Trail) and will be completed by fall 2025. This phase will create a fully graveled main entrance to the terminal. The second phase, running from July 2025 to spring 2026, will finalize the road with asphalt and complete landscaping efforts. The development of Airport Drive is essential for opening up 800,000 square meters of airside land and the main runway through the extended taxiway, which will be fully serviced and available for future economic development, particularly for aviation-related businesses such as maintenance, manufacturing, cargo, and drone operations. Nancy Paish, CEO 76 FEB 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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