Bairnsdale Airport - Air Ambulance Transfer Facility

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sketch image of Air Ambulance Victoria patient transfer from aircraft

The construction of a Patient Transfer Facility for Air Ambulance Victoria was highlighted as a priority in the Bairnsdale Airport Masterplan 2020.

Bairnsdale Aerodrome handles the highest number of fixed wing aeromedical retrievals by Air Ambulance Victoria (AAV) in regional Victoria, with aircraft visiting Bairnsdale as often as two to three times a day for patient transfers. The Patient Transfer Facility Plan for Mildura Airport has been provided to Council for guidance, and AAV have provided feedback on possible improvements to the facility. AAV will be upgrading their existing King Air 200 series with the King Air 360 series.

Objective and scope

Design then construction of -

    • a Patient transfer facility (building) including insulation and roller door to allow a road ambulance to enter the facility
    • apron and taxiway access at the front of the facility
    • road access to the back of the facility
    • utility connection with power, comms, water, sewer, standalone fire hydrant system
    • drainage
    • fencing
    • lighting to the apron and taxiway access

Schedule

Council is currently seeking pricing for the detailed design of the Transfer Facility. The design will be undertaken in FY23/24 and include a detailed design of the new transfer facility in collaboration with Air Ambulance Victoria. Construction is expected to commence until FY24/25.

Funding

Funding is provided by the Australian Government through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources - Regional Airports Program Round 3.


To read more about the Bairnsdale Airport, click on one of the links below -

Bairnsdale Airport - Runway Extension and Lighting Upgrade

Bairnsdale Airport - Rehabilitation of Taxiway and Hangar Apron

Bairnsdale Airport (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)






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The construction of a Patient Transfer Facility for Air Ambulance Victoria was highlighted as a priority in the Bairnsdale Airport Masterplan 2020.

Bairnsdale Aerodrome handles the highest number of fixed wing aeromedical retrievals by Air Ambulance Victoria (AAV) in regional Victoria, with aircraft visiting Bairnsdale as often as two to three times a day for patient transfers. The Patient Transfer Facility Plan for Mildura Airport has been provided to Council for guidance, and AAV have provided feedback on possible improvements to the facility. AAV will be upgrading their existing King Air 200 series with the King Air 360 series.

Objective and scope

Design then construction of -

    • a Patient transfer facility (building) including insulation and roller door to allow a road ambulance to enter the facility
    • apron and taxiway access at the front of the facility
    • road access to the back of the facility
    • utility connection with power, comms, water, sewer, standalone fire hydrant system
    • drainage
    • fencing
    • lighting to the apron and taxiway access

Schedule

Council is currently seeking pricing for the detailed design of the Transfer Facility. The design will be undertaken in FY23/24 and include a detailed design of the new transfer facility in collaboration with Air Ambulance Victoria. Construction is expected to commence until FY24/25.

Funding

Funding is provided by the Australian Government through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources - Regional Airports Program Round 3.


To read more about the Bairnsdale Airport, click on one of the links below -

Bairnsdale Airport - Runway Extension and Lighting Upgrade

Bairnsdale Airport - Rehabilitation of Taxiway and Hangar Apron

Bairnsdale Airport (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)






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  • 16 September 2024

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    Further updates will be provided on YourSay following the Council Election on 26 October 2024, and the questions/feedback tab will be reinstated.

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  • 2 September 2024

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    The tender submitted by CAL Civil for $1,754,132.85 ex GST for the construction of an Air Ambulance Victoria Transfer Facility at Bairnsdale Airport was accepted at the 27 August 2024 Council meeting.

    The patient transfer building that will allow for transfers from a road ambulance to an aircraft that allow for patient privacy and protection from the elements. 

    Read the media release here: Council Meeting outcomes – Tuesday 27 August 2024

    You can watch the meeting and read the agenda on the Minutes and Agendas page. 

  • 12 June 2024

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    The tender for construction is now open and is scheduled to close at 12.00pm on Wednesday 10 July 2024 -

    CON2024 1659 Construction of Air Ambulance Victoria Transfer Facility, Bairnsdale Airport

    All documents are available at tenderlink.com/egipps

  • Project Update - 12 January 2024

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    The tender for design has closed and has been awarded.

    The consultant is currently undertaking geotechnical investigations and site surveys. Once site investigations have been undertaken, Council will be issued with a concept plan that will be discussed with Air Ambulance Victoria prior to progressing to detailed design.

  • Project Update - 7 July 2023

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    Tender for design of the new Air Ambulance Transfer Facility closed 12 July 2023.

    Significant interest has been registered for this project. The design of the new facility will be funded in the 23/24 financial year, with construction funded from 24/25 onwards.

Page last updated: 17 Sep 2024, 12:00 PM