Business View Magazine - August 2023

217 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8 HURONIA AI RPORT being utilized to prevent the proliferation of invasive moths in the area. The airport is equipped with a backup generator, which provides essential support during emergencies such as severe weather conditions. For instance, during a recent snowstorm, Hydro One accessed the airport to restore electricity for North Simcoe County. “We also provide services for the Canadian Coast Guard,” elaborates Premate. “Being so close to Georgian Bay, we help out with any distress calls, and we are a fueling facility for them.” Huronia Airport serves as a landing site for Georgian Bay General Hospital, supporting vital functions such as organ transfers and accommodating fixed-wing aircraft for medical purposes. Driving Revenue Growth and Infrastructure Development Huronia Airport has recently received approval from the three owner municipalities to sell parcels of land, marking a significant milestone in expanding its opportunities for growth and development. Premate, recounts, “In 2019 we started with the Loomex Executive Summary which was a strategic development plan where we explored things like stakeholder consultations, we did public surveys, regional economic review, infrastructure and foreign investment overview, potential growth opportunities, and cost estimates for future development of the airport.” This was followed by the WSP report, which validated the findings of the Loomex report and provided additional insights into the land’s potential. Subsequent steps included a review by the Huronia Airport Task Force, completion of a draft plan of survey, and the recent approval by the Huronia Airport Commission to sell lots. “When presented to the municipalities, we