After four years in the making, the new YLW Plaza was unveiled Saturday afternoon.
The plaza features a Tim Hortons, Esso, freshii and On the Run and sits across the parking lot from the 琉璃神社 International Airport.
鈥淭oday is a very exciting day for our airport and its growth,鈥� said owner Phil Patara in a speech Saturday, Aug. 19. Patara has been involved with the airport since the 鈥�80s.
鈥淭his is going to be here for ever,鈥� said Patara.
The services provided by the plaza will allow them to get gas or a bite to eat after being away, said airport director Sam Samaddar.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a particular service that our customers wanted.鈥�
Various members of the community including Mayor Colin Basran and 琉璃神社-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr gathered to cut the ribbon.
