SNOWY Hydro SouthCare officially opened their new training and administration facility last Tuesday, October 14.
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The new facility will see fundraising and operational staff co-located at the helicopter base for the first time in the services’ 16 year history.
Snowy Hydro SouthCare CEO, Owen Finegan says “the new facility along with the existing helicopter base facilities will strengthen the support we provide to the community and develop the role of the ACT as a hub for the provision of medical services, resulting in economic and social benefits between residents in the ACT, the surrounding region, and southern NSW.
The facility includes the construction of an education facility for the helicopter, medical crew, staff, community and school groups which will allow Snowy Hydro SouthCare to continue to provide the highest standards and raise awareness of the aeromedical and rescue helicopter services that they provide.
“This is an exciting opportunity to connect with the local community and cultivate their support, encouraging safety awareness and increase corporate and community support to assist the ongoing operation of Snowy Hydro SouthCare,” Mr Finegan said.
“It is also highly beneficial for the fundraising and operational staff to share the same work space as it will allow an opportunity to build a strong understanding of just how important the Snowy Hydro SouthCare service is and the varying roles within the organisation.”
To build the new facility Snowy Hydro SouthCare received $500,000 funding from the Federal Government’s Regional Development Australia Fund along with matching funding from the ACT and NSW Government and a $150,000 donation from the Master Builders Association (MBA) towards the completion of this wonderful new addition to the service.
“The most important component of the project was the ability to build this infrastructure facility with Government and corporate support, which allows 100 per cent of community donations to continue to go towards the ongoing operation of the Snowy Hydro SouthCare operations” Mr Finegan said.