Thursday, January 31, 2013

Will Housing Take Off At Airport?

Written by Peter McIntyre  107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 31 January 2013 15:11 
  Vernon airportA project to offer housing at Vernon's regional airport is waiting for customers to show an interest. Ten units are part of the Airside Villas project, seen as a way for pilots to own their own hangar, and also have a residence at the airport. John Tigchlaar, president of the city-owned Captain Bailey Way Corporation told city council, they are now waiting for sales. "It appears there is still interest, so therefore we have gone this route. We will not award anything until such time that we have confirmed sales and deposits." Construction could begin in the spring, but only if four units are pre-sold. The plan to develop about one acre of the airport land was first announced in 2007.

1 comment:

Kalwest said...

This was a "make work" project for a select few that were appointed by the former Mayor.

T-Hangers would be more viable and easily leased or rented out, compared to the required investment for a few elite individuals.