PHOTO: The NSW government made an election promise for three new helicopter ambulance bases before the election last year. IMAGE: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
The timeline for the arrival of three new regional ambulance helicopter bases remains unclear as a public hearing reveals funds have not been allocated to run them.
Before the NSW election in March 2023, the government committed to $70 million to build the bases.
A NSW budget estimates hearing on 2 December heard that almost $64 million has been earmarked for construction, which is yet to begin…