WE’RE MOVING!


A new home for GWAAC G


reat Western Air Ambulance Charity will be moving to a new home after


planning was granted. The decision permission marks the end of four


years of work, in which hundreds of sites were surveyed. The Almondsbury site was the only viable option, as it has good links for not only the helicopter, but also the two Critical Care Cars. Chief Executive John Christensen said: “It is fantastic


news for the charity. Finding a new base has been a long journey for us, and I am glad that it is now finally over, and we can begin work. The Almondsbury site is perfect, as it is central to our area and population. The site is also easily accessible both by helicopter and car. I am pleased that we will have a modern base that will ensure that we


can continue to provide this life-saving service.” New modern facilities will be built, which will house the GWAAC helicopter alongside the police helicopter. This will be a significant upgrade on the current hanger, which was built during the First World War and is one of the oldest surviving hangers in the UK. It will finally allow the charity to operate out of a building that is fit for purpose, and give the crew the working facilities that they deserve.” GWAAC has been based on Filton airfield since


its first flight in 2008. However the airfield is being developed, which meant that the charity needed a new home to operate from. Work is set to begin on the new base for GWAAC and the police helicopter early 2017.


The Almondsbury site is central to our area and population and is easily accessible both by helicopter and car.


Helimed NEWS


THE MAGAZINE OF GREAT WESTERN AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY SPRING 2017


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