Liberals to deliver lifesaving helipad for new Shellharbour Hospital
Serena Copley
Liberal for Kiama
Liberal candidate for Kiama Serena Copley welcomed the commitment by NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman that a NSW Liberal Government will deliver a lifesaving helipad for the new $780 million Shellharbour Hospital.
Ms Copley said she has been listening to the local community and health workers, who have very clearly said that a helipad at Shellharbour Hospital is vital to saving lives.
“In an emergency, every minute matters and a helipad for the growing Shellharbour population is essential. The current hospital has one and the new hospital should have one too.
“People on the South Coast have been ignored by the Labor Government, but we deserve access to healthcare services that we need – and only the Liberals have the proven record of delivering infrastructure and services for Kiama,” said Ms Copley. “Labor should not be rewarded for neglecting our region.”
“The former NSW Liberal Government had a strong track record of delivering for the Illawarra and South Coast, while the last Labor government neglected the region for 16 years.
“That’s why the former Liberal Government invested $780 million to build the new Shellharbour Hospital and $440 million for the Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment.
“While the Labor Government is refusing to commit to building a helipad that the community has been crying out for - a Liberal Government will deliver it.”
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