Posted Feb 21, 2011, 10:47 PM
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Airport runway to get major funding boost
Cathy LeBreton - News Staff Feb 21, 2011 10:48:36 AM
MONCTON, NB - National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield is in New Brunswick today where he's set to announce funding for three major infrastructure projects.
The announcements include 4 million dollars to extend a runway at the Greater Moncton International Airport.
The money, which will be matched by the provincial government will help extend the airport's main runway from 6,150 to 10,500 feet to accommodate larger wide-bodied and heavy aircraft.
Ashfield is also announcing a 4.5 million dollar investment in SaintJohn's cruise gateway project and 5.2 million dollars to upgrade the airport in Fredericton.
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