Canada Invests $22.4M in Kelowna Airport Aerospace

The project includes the construction of new water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, electrical, and communications infrastructure to service more than 165 acres of airside airport employment and industrial lands.

Official response and confirmed impact

The project will establish utility connections and infrastructure capacity to support future aerospace, aviation, logistics, advanced manufacturing, technology, and training facilities.

As Canada’s largest municipally owned and operated airport, YLW connects people, businesses and industries with opportunity while advancing the City of Kelowna Council’s economic priorities.

Investing in the infrastructure needed to unlock airport employment lands will strengthen Canada’s economy, support private-sector growth and create good jobs that help build stronger, more resilient communities.

The Build Communities Strong Fund is a cornerstone of the Government of Canada’s plan to build the infrastructure needed to build Canada strong – today and for generations to come.

“The Kelowna International Airport is already a major economic engine for our region.

This investment will unlock valuable airport lands, attract new investment and aerospace companies, and create skilled Canadian jobs.

Incident background

The initial phase will service approximately 90 acres of development-ready land.