much you can haul in with the weight restrictions on all your trucks.” As a result, the crew had to start in February when the roads were frozen and stockpile them on site to beat the road bans. McLaughlin adds that it took them until the beginning of May to haul in all the aggregates for the project and then start the work on the taxiway during that month. As the project progresses toward completion, it is poised to reinvigorate scheduled passenger services, stimulate tourism, and support a range of aviation-related industries. This expansion underscores the airport’s role as a vital economic engine, driving growth and connectivity for Central Alberta. “With over $40 million being invested into the Red Deer Regional Airport in the past couple years through the tremendous support from the Province, Red Deer County, and the City of Red Deer, central Alberta will be one of the only airports in western Canada to offer available and affordable air-side, ground-side access for aeronautical/aviation and other relatable businesses to locate,” says Simoi Cruikshank, corporate communications manager for Red Deer County. “The airport will function as a key anchor for an approach to growth and development with direct access to multi-modal access and inter-modal transportation mechanisms for a variety of products, uses, and supply chain solutions.” For more information, please visit www.flyreddeer.com Photo Credit - The Snaphappy Photographer 79 FEB 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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