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Rocher-Percé RCM to receive $563,000 from Ottawa


August 3, 2021  By Wings Staff

Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, on August 2 announced that the Government of Canada intends to provide the Rocher-Percé RCM (regional county municipality) with a $563,195 non-repayable contribution for its airport.

With a total investment of $938,659, the government explains this project will enable the development of solutions aimed at improving connectivity in the Gaspésie region, specifically through the introduction of new routes, to remain in service even in winter; it will also lead to the creation of three jobs. The project involves the acquisition of an aircraft de-icing and anti-icing truck and a wheel loader.

Founded in 1986, the Rocher-Percé airport is operated and maintained by the Rocher–Percé RCM. Located in Grande-Rivière, 35 km from the town of Percé, the airport serves the entire RCM. It handles up to 600 aircraft movements and over 2,000 passengers annually. The airport has an air terminal, sells fuel, and provides storage and long-term parking services. Following a major investment in 2020, the airport now has a runway that can accommodate larger aircraft such as Boeing 737s.

“The crisis of the past year has been difficult for all of us – and for our regional airports in particular. The Percé airport, which is key to the economic development of our beautiful Gaspé Peninsula, has definitely been hard hit,” said Lebouthillier. “One of the Government of Canada’s priorities is to ensure the prosperity of communities. I am therefore delighted that we are supporting the Rocher-Percé RCM which, with the help of our financial assistance, will be able to maintain the operations of its airport and improve the airport’s infrastructure. This is excellent news for the people of the region.”

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