ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç

Skip to content

ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç Airport lands most of the grant money awarded to city in 2022

YLW received the lion’s share at $22 million
31655074_web1_220408-KCN-new-zoning-bylaw-consultation_1
ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç City Hall. (File photo)

The City of ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç was awarded more than $27 million dollars in grants in 2022.

ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç International Airport (YLW) received the lion’s share at $22 million. The grants came from the federal and provincial governments, research institutes and other organizations.

Highlights for YLW include $15 million from federal infrastructure programs, $3.7 million in provincial dollars to build 86 childcare spaces, and $500,000 from the province for mass timber construction to expand the air terminal building.

Other grants included $1.2 million to provide critical services and supports, $750,000 to enhance accessibility and inclusivity at Pandosy Waterfront Park, and $486,600 for the city’s road improvement program from ICBC.

Including grants awarded in 2022, as well as 18 other multi-year grants last year, the city managed 42 contracts worth nearly $67.5 million.

READ MORE: ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç charity offering accessible counselling to fend off winter blues



gary.barnes@kelownacapnews.com

Like us on and follow us on and subscribe to our daily and subscribe to our daily newsletter.



Gary Barnes

About the Author: Gary Barnes

Journalist and broadcaster for three decades.
Read more



(or

ÁðÁ§ÉñÉç

) document.head.appendChild(flippScript); window.flippxp = window.flippxp || {run: []}; window.flippxp.run.push(function() { window.flippxp.registerSlot("#flipp-ux-slot-ssdaw212", "Black Press Media Standard", 1281409, [312035]); }); }
Pop-up banner image