Lynn helipad lifts off at last
A FORMER Italian mountain rescue helicopter christened the new life-saving helipad at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, built with money raised by readers of the Lynn News.
The project, which has taken 66,000, three planning applications, and more than two years to reach completion, was finally declared open on Tuesday.
Managers and representatives from companies who have assisted the project gathered to see Malcolm Powell, Editor of the Lynn News, cut the ribbon and declare the helipad open for use.
"We wish to thank not only the readers who came up with a multitude of different fund-raising events, but also all the companies who provided materials, labour and in some cases, both.
"There have been delays in progress, but that's life," he said.
Rowena Barnes, interim chief executive of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital who joined Mr Powell in cutting the ribbon, said: "The helipad will undoubtedly save lives. It will not just be used by this hospital but as a base for all other hospitals in the surrounding areas.
"It is a fantastic achievement for the readers of the Lynn News, the hospital and all the companies involved."
See today's Lynn News for a full report. Also watch the video on this website.
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