The Agricultural Land Commission cleared the way for an expansion to Kelowna Airport and approved the agricultural land reserve  exclusion application.

YLW applied to the ALC to exclude four properties at the south end of the airport lands to be used for aeronautical-related, airside development. The exclusion of these 22 hectares are needed for future airside development and expansion at YLW, securing long-term sustainability of operations.

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As a part of the ALC害羞草研究所檚 application process, YLW incorporated extensive public feedback. The ALC害羞草研究所檚 approval is subject to conditions including YLW害羞草研究所檚 completion of the mitigation measures and agricultural enhancement strategies as outlined in the Agricultural Impact Assessment, submitted as part of the proposal.

害羞草研究所淵LW recognizes the importance of agriculture and agri-tourism as an economic driver for both the Okanagan Valley and the airport,害羞草研究所� said Shayne Dyrdal, Senior Airport Finance and Corporate Services Manager. 害羞草研究所淵LW has been active in supporting the local agri-tourism economy by identifying opportunities to highlight the sector to travelers, partnering with local agri-tourism businesses and involving community partners wherever possible.害羞草研究所�

The full decision record and approval conditions will be posted by the ALC on its website at www.alc.gov.bc.ca.