Victoria International Airport in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Ryan Bushby / commons.wikimedia.org.

Victoria International Airport in British Columbia, Canada, is set to receive funding from the Canadian Government to aid recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The financing of more than $3.1m (C$4m) will help the airport ensure continued operations and important air services.

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This infusion was provided by Transport Canada’s Airport Relief Fund.

Additionally, Victoria International Airport will receive funding of more than $1.01m (C$1.3m) from Transport Canada’s Airport Critical Infrastructure Program to make lighting improvements for the approach to Runway 09.

As part of this overhaul, new land-based and water-based lighting systems will be deployed.

The funding will also be used to structurally strengthen water-based fixtures in an effort to resist impacts from barges in the area.

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In order to accommodate the upgraded lighting system, the existing floatplane dock will be reconfigured and extended.

Canada Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra said: “As we move forward with the safe and gradual return of activity in the aviation sector, in a way that continues to support the health, safety and security of all Canadians, it will be imperative that we continue to ensure a vibrant and competitive Canadian air sector.

“These critical investments will allow the Victoria International Airport to invest in the infrastructure and tools needed to help re-invigorate the aviation industry and allow Canadians to feel safe and secure when they travel.”

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Annie Koutrakis said: “This funding will enhance airport safety for travellers, aircrews and airport workers while supporting jobs and our regional economy.”