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Cork University Hospital Helipad

Following our successful completion of the new Cork University Hospital Helipad, we are delighted to announce that the first patient flights in more than 20 years will be landing soon as test flights got underway yesterday.

The test flights are designed to test the hospital’s operational response to accepting patient flights, in association with the National Ambulance Service and Cork City Fire Brigade. They will also examine the approach flightpath, the various safety procedures prior to the approach, during landing, and at take-off, and the safe transfer of patients to the hospital’s emergency department.

The Helipad will support all emergency pathways, including children, critical care, stroke, heart attack, maternity, and major trauma.

This project required strong collaboration, precise planning, and a commitment to quality execution. Well done to the fantastic MMD Construction Project Team, Design Team, Consultants and our Supply Chain.