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Kelowna Airport lands $500,000 in funding for terminal expansion

YLW has received $500,00 in funding through B.C.害羞草研究所檚 mass timber demonstration program

Calling it a 害羞草研究所渂ig day害羞草研究所 for YLW, provincial Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon has announced $500,000 in funding for the airport terminal building expansion.

The money is coming from B.C.害羞草研究所檚 mass timber demonstration program.

害羞草研究所淭his project showcases what is possible when we promote innovation in the construction sector and support the development of mass timber in large infrastructure projects in B.C.,害羞草研究所 said Kahlon during a media event at the airport on July 11.

The use of prefabricated mass timber panels will reduce construction time for the terminal expansion and result in less construction traffic at the site, Kahlon added.

害羞草研究所淔or those of you who are not familiar with the use of mass timber, it害羞草研究所檚 low carbon, high-value wood products. This is changing the way we build our homes and changing the way we felt around the world.害羞草研究所

Mayor Colin Basran noted the city expects YLW will continue to see significant increases in air traffic and passenger numbers.

害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 confident this expansion will address that growth,害羞草研究所 said Basran. 害羞草研究所淯sing mass timber for the terminal expansion allows for flexibility for future reconfiguration.害羞草研究所

The airport terminal building expansion project is expected to start in 2023 and will add nearly 8,000 square metres of space. Kahlon also announced an additional $ 2 million for another intake of the mass timber demonstration program, which begins immediately.

Conceptual rendering of YLW terminal building expansion. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Conceptual rendering of YLW terminal building expansion. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

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