Lifesaving helipad to be built on Isle of Gigha

The helipad will allow air ambulance crews to quickly transport patients from the Hebridean island.

A new lifesaving helipad will be built on the Isle of Gigha, with the help of soldiers from the Royal Engineers

The appeal will fund the £150,000 project, which will be built by 39 Engineer Regiment and local contractors.The helipad will allow Scottish Air Ambulance and coastguard helicopters to land safely and transport patients to A&E or major trauma centres on the mainland. The island's population of around 160 people purchased the island in 2002 for £4m under a community right to buy scheme.The new helipad is being built by the Corps of Royal Engineers and local contractors

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