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Toll signs 10-year New South Wales helicopter emergency retrieval contract

AUSTRALIA's largest provider of transport and logistics, Toll Group, has signed an aeromedical contract with the New South Wales Health Administration Corporation that is expected to generate revenues of A$800 million (US$651 million) over 10 years.

The work will see eight new, purpose-built medical helicopters service the southern half of NSW and the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) from four bases, as well as building and operating an aeromedical training centre of excellence at Bankstown Airport, a first in Australia.

Toll Group managing director Brian Kruger said Toll will take advantage of its air evacuation and search and rescue expertise to provide an outstanding emergency response service to the people of NSW and the ACT.

"Every year in NSW and ACT there is more than 3,000 flights needed for emergencies such as car accidents, inter-hospital transfers and search and rescue tasks," Mr Kruger said.

"Toll is well known for providing operational excellence in a range of transport services, including helicopter services for the Australian Federal Police in the Solomon Islands and the Australian Defence Force in East Timor, and providing disaster relief management support across the Asia Pacific region on behalf of Australian Government agencies.

"The experience we bring will give confidence to the people of NSW and the ACT that an outstanding helicopter medical rescue service is available."

One of the pilots set to work on the new contract, Chief Pilot Colin "Gunny" Gunn said he was excited to apply his more than 14 years of experience that includes emergency response missions in the Solomon Islands.

"It is an absolute honour to lead the flight operations that will service the people of NSW and ACT," Mr Gunn said