❓ Question regarding the operational date and base location of the new emergency rescue helicopter servicing the South West and Great Southern regions of Western Australia. Answer provides a target date but defers on location pending approvals.
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I refer to the new emergency rescue helicopter, and I ask: (a) when will the new emergency rescue helicopter, to service the South West and Great Southern communities, be operational; and (b) where in the South West will the new emergency helicopter be based?
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Answered
3 December 2014
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
42 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises:
(a) The target date for the commencement of flying operations for the South West Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service is 1 December 2015.
(b) Pending approval of contract negotiations and funding arrangements the Government will make an announcement on the site and operational detail.
(a) The target date for the commencement of flying operations for the South West Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service is 1 December 2015.
(b) Pending approval of contract negotiations and funding arrangements the Government will make an announcement on the site and operational detail.
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