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FLASHBACK: A LifeFlight helicopter on Kingaroy Hospital’s current helipad (Photo: RACQ LifeFlight)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 3, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work has begun to build a new helipad at Kingaroy Hospital.<\/p>\n

A Darling Downs Health spokesperson said construction was expected to be completed by the end of this year.<\/p>\n

Health Service Chief Executive Annette Scott PSM said the new helipad would be a welcome addition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the South Burnett\u2019s major referral hospital, Kingaroy\u2019s helipad is active most days,” Ms Scott said.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s vital we have a helipad that can comfortably accommodate the ever-increasing demand on our services.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe project will be delivered using a staged approach, allowing the hospital\u2019s day-to-day functions to carry on as usual.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Acting Executive Director Infrastructure Dave Pugsley said people may have noticed site fencing and demountable buildings associated with the project being set-up over the past few weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been working closely with the contractor to ensure there is minimal disruption to hospital services, and throughout all stages of the project, helicopter transfers continue as normal on the campus,” Mr Pugsley said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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