The Halifax airport is receiving nearly $15 million to help with its pandemic recovery.
The federal government announced the new funding on Wednesday to aid the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
The money will aim to help the airport recover from the effects of the pandemic, support continued air services and infrastructure projects.
“The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a key transportation hub not just for the Greater Halifax Area, but for much of Nova Scotia,” Nova Scotia MP Sean Fraser says in a news release. “It connects us with family and friends, helps us discover new destinations, and is a pivotal trade corridor for many Halifax businesses. This funding will enhance airport safety for travellers, air crews and airport workers, while supporting jobs and our regional economy.”
The airport will receive more than $14.7 million from Transport Canada’s Airport Critical Infrastructure Program.
The money will be used for several initiatives including runway and taxiway projects and for COVID-19 testing and screening at the airport.
Air travel stalled at the airport in March 2020 when the first wave of the pandemic hit Halifax.
Officials said it was the most challenging year the airport ever faced as it recorded its largest financial loss.
The airport was provided with $6 million from Transport Canada’s Airport Relief Fund to help it maintain operations and essential air service during the pandemic when fewer people were taking to the skies.
