Conflict in the Middle East has meant the lift for the Launceston General Hospital’s new helipad won’t arrive on time.
The helipad was due to be completed in the middle of this year, but now because of instability associated with global shipping routes it now won’t be completed until September.
Minister for Health, Mental Health, and Wellbeing, Guy Barnett, said Vos Construction and Joinery had done an excellent job progressing this important project.
“The Tasmanian Government thanks all those involved in getting the project to where it is today, however, even their professionalism couldn’t foresee the impact of these world events,” Minister Barnett said.
“The conflict-related delays in the Red Sea have impacted the manufacturer’s shipping schedule, and due to the fact the lift has been exactly manufactured to the helipad’s specifications, we have no alternative but to wait for its arrival.
“Work will continue on the helipad and the lift will be installed as soon as it arrives at the LGH site.
“We will continue to keep the community informed with developments to this important project as they occur.”
