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After six months of stakeholder and public consultation, the Airport Consultation Plans final report was presented at the February 7, 2024, Regular Council meeting. The purpose of the Plan was to develop a common knowledge base for Council’s decision-making.
The consultation process gathered information on subjects including Airport services, travel, values, medevac operations and training, Airport noise, local economic impact, Airport facilities and communication. While the information that was gathered was generally positive, there were concerns brought forward relating to noise, helicopter training, the use of AVGAS low leaded fuel (LL100), communication on Airport-related issues and response to public inquiries.
To assist with public concerns, the Town created a complaint tracking system on the Town’s website. The online form allows the public to submit concerns relating to the Airport, tracks actions and facilitates data collection. The Airport Complaint Contact Form is available at qualicumbeach.com/airport.
Recommendations from the final report will be considered as part of Council's strategic initiatives in 2025 for an Airport Masterplan. There will also be a scheduled bi-annual open house (as a Committee of the Whole meeting) for the public to have a regular scheduled opportunity for the public to provide input to Council on Airport-related matters.
To read the final report, and find more information on the project, visit qualicumbeach.com/airport
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