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The Villeneuve Airport area is poised to attract billions in investment now that new development and infrastructure plans are approved.

Sturgeon County’s land use plan for the Villeneuve Airport area –the Villeneuve Airport Area - Area Structure Plan (VAA-ASP) – was approved by Council on October 10.

“The Villeneuve Airport is a key regional asset and a primary development focus for Sturgeon County,” said Mayor Alanna Hnatiw. “It boasts the trifecta of multi-modal transportation – with air, road and rail – in addition to direct market access, existing broadband connectivity and other servicing. With our land use plan in place and our partnership with the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority, companies now have the certainty and options they need to confidently invest here.”

Investment is expected across many sectors including aviation and aerospace, defence, research and testing, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy research, agri-innovation and logistics. Recent economic analyses have validated the tremendous potential of the area; it’s expected to create more than 1,700 new jobs over the coming decades and attract nearly $2 billion in new development.

Work is already underway to facilitate new investment, which several companies are considering. We’ll make announcements as they are confirmed.

The Villeneuve Airport is already home to 23 businesses with hundreds of employees in aircraft flight training, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter maintenance, and aviation operations. The airport is operated by the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority, and currently generates $61 million in economic output.