Float plane owners in the province will have more space to park their planes, as a result of Crown land lots now available through an upcoming public draw. Twenty-seven lots at Paddy's Pond, ranging in price from $14,000 to $24,600, will be sold as grants (outright ownership) to be used exclusively as sites for float plane hangars.

"We are pleased to make these lots available through a public draw to fulfill a particular need in the province," said the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment and Conservation. "Our provincial Crown land is a valuable resource, and we are committed to managing this resource wisely. Efforts like this one are important in terms of its effective management."

An application fee of $113 is required and will be credited towards the cost of the lot for successful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a full refund. The public draw will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at the Eastern Regional Lands Office to determine applicant selection order for the lots through a random draw process. Applicants may attend this meeting, but attendance is not required. Following the meeting for the random draw, applicants will be contacted by certified mail advising them of the ranking of their application. The selection of lots will take place at a subsequent public meeting on a date to be announced. Attendance by applicants or their proxy will be required at this meeting.

The lots are to be used only as float plane hangar locations and will be sold with the full price to be paid upon signature of the grant document. Applicants are advised to inspect lots prior to the selection meeting. Any lots remaining after the lot selection meeting will be available to float plane owners on a first come, first served basis on the next business day.

For additional information, please call 709-729-2654.

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