Peterborough Airport Expansion Complete
October 14, 2011 11:15 AM
McGuinty Government Supports Economic Development, Creates Jobs
Major improvements that have now been completed at the Peterborough Municipal Airport will create jobs and new business opportunities in the region.
With the longest runway between Toronto and Ottawa, the Peterborough Municipal Airport caters to both business and general aviation. The recent expansion included:
- Constructing a new terminal building
- Extending the length of the runway to 7,000 feet and increasing the taxiway
- Groundside
commercial development.
Building strong local economies is part of the McGuinty government's plan to create jobs and opportunities that will grow the province's economy.
QUICK FACTS
- The expansion of the Peterborough Airport has created 80 new full-time jobs and will create an additional 50 throughout the region.
- Ontario has added 305,500 net new jobs since the last recession.
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"Peterborough's expanded airport is about more than just moving around people and products. It's about more jobs for families, more opportunities for local businesses to grow and a stronger economy for Peterborough and Ontario."
– Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
"Our government is creating jobs through important infrastructure investments such as this. Expanding and improving the Peterborough Airport will grow our region's economy and provide lasting benefits for local residents and businesses."
– Jeff Leal
MPP for Peterborough
"The Peterborough Airport expansion will further position Peterborough as a premier aviation and aerospace centre supporting new business development in this important and growing industry sector. I am excited to have worked closely with our provincial, federal and local partners to see this investment result in meaningful opportunities for Peterborough's economic growth."
– Daryl Bennett
Mayor, Peterborough
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