BULAHDELAH’S helipad has received a new windsock to improve safety, through a joint effort by Bulahdelah Lions Club and the local Bowling Club.
The maintenance of the helipad has been taken over in recent times by the Lions Club, after numbers in the local Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service volunteer group dwindled.
“It is used frequently so it was important to keep it up to scratch,” Bulahdelah Lions Club member Roger Dixon said.
The windsock allows helicopter pilots to gauge wind direction and strength when landing and taking off.
The funds for the new windsock were provided by the Bowling Club.
Secretary/Manager of Bulahdelah Bowling Club Leo Kierans said, “It was brought to my attention that the town needed a new windsock and the club was happy to donate the money because the funds go to a good community service.”
By John SAHYOU.
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