Funding has now been approved to begin construction on the $90-million expansion of Kelowna International Airport.

A loan authorization bylaw was passed at the meeting of city council on March 13 and will be the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken at YLW.

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害羞草研究所淭his investment in YLW will have significant benefits for all of Kelowna,害羞草研究所� said Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas. 害羞草研究所淚t is an investment in our regional economy, helping to support increased air service for both passengers and goods.害羞草研究所�

The airport has been deemed over capacity since 2019. Phase One of the project is set to add almost 7,000 square metres of relief, including an expanded departures lounge, expanded security screening area, and new direct access to the south gates.

Phase One is set to begin this summer, and will go until 2026.

害羞草研究所淲e know that construction will have impacts to guests visiting YLW, such as noise and impacts to existing amenities and parking. Our team is working to minimize these impacts as much as possible,害羞草研究所� said Sam Samaddar, airport director. 害羞草研究所淲e will be sharing more information about what passengers can expect at YLW as we approach construction. We thank everyone for their patience as we complete this work to make these important improvements.害羞草研究所�

The expansion will not be paid for by Kelowna taxpayers, but rather through fees paid by airport users.

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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