06-26-2017, 06:23 AM
It was built in 1991 with the expectation of 15-20 flights/year. I guess it just didn't make sense to spend a ton of money on a fancier heliport, and still might not if an alternative flight path is available. Interestingly, relocating the heliport to Grand River Hospital is part of Kitchener's midtown redevelopment goals released last month.
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitc...ls-WEB.pdf
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitc...ls-WEB.pdf