The Nakina airport in Greenstone will see safety upgrades this summer thanks to funding from the federal government.
The R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport will receive $54,144 from the Airports Capital Assistance Program to purchase runway friction testing equipment and electronic runway condition reporting equipment.
"Greenstone is very pleased to receive funding for the R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport,” Mayor Renald Beaulieu said in a news release.
"This funding will assist in ensuring that the airport has the safest, most efficient and effective operations possible,” he said.
In announcing the funding, Transport Minister Denis Lebelof said, "we are committed to fund safety-related capital projects at regional airports across the country because these airports are vital gateways for local residents, businesses, trade and tourism.
"These upgrades will improve safety for air travelers and support the efficient movement of goods – helping to ensure the right conditions for economic growth and long-term prosperity.”
In 2012-2013, the federal government will invest more than $25.9 million in 35 projects for safety-related improvements at 26 airports across Canada. Improvements include purchasing/replacing heavy airside mobile equipment; installing wildlife fencing; and rehabilitating runway pavements, airfield lighting and electrical systems.