Princeton Regional Airport will be receiving a grant of $457,939 to fund upgrades under the B.C. Air Access program announced Linda Larson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen.

The funding will Resurface existing runway and install wildlife fencing at the airport.

“This funding is very well deserved” said Larson. “Installing fencing around the airport as well as improving our runways emphasizes the fact that safety is so important.”

“We are incredibly pleased with today’s announcement of the $457,939 B.C. Air Access funding to support improvements at Princeton’s Regional Airport.” said Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage. ”This investment will enable our town to make necessary safety improvements.”

Through the B.C. Air Access Program, the government cost shares with public airports on development projects. These types of projects will allow airports to improve safety, accommodate larger aircraft and more frequent flights, and further support the continuing growth of local and provincial economies.

The government is investing $24 million over three years for the B.C. Air Access Program.The program also encourages funding partnerships with the federal government, local and regional governments and agencies, and the private sector. Last year, the program provided just over $6 million towards improvements at ten regional airports across the province.

B.C. on the Move is government’s 10-year plan for the improvement of the province’s transportation network. Over the next three years, the B.C. government will invest almost $2.7 billion in transportation improvements