Some important work's planned in Wawa.
Wawa Municipal Council's approved a $51,205 proposal from Kurt Geldart General Contracting Ltd. Wawa, which Community Services and Tourism Director Alex Patterson says includes bringing washrooms back to Scenic High Falls.
Patterson adds the project also includes a new roof for the pavilion, as its shingles are peeling off and any resulting leaks put the timbers below at risk.
The work's expected to start in mid-September, concluding "before the snow flies".
In addition, Council's approved plans to replace the airport's runway lights with new LED lighting, accepting one of two RFPs received: a $391,264 proposal from Tristar Electrical.
Council was told the current lights were installed in 1988 but have now surpassed their useful life and it's become quite difficult to locate replacement parts.
While the resolution passed by Council notes the Municipality's applied for funding under FedNor's Regional Air Transportation Initiative Program, it commits the Municipality to fund the project through general reserves, if it is unsuccessful.