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Coming in to land, new money for bush airstrips

Nov 29 2024 Updated 2 hours ago

David Dixon

2 min read

Money for upgrades to bush air strips followed consultation with local government, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Royal Australian Air Force, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Ambulance and Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Photo: RFDS

Isolated bush airstrips in western NSW are up for $15 million in new funding to improve emergency care, regional development and access for local communities.

A total of $15 million from the NSW Government’s $400 million Regional Development Trust is to be invested to upgrade airstrips in White Cliffs, Bourke and Deniliquin. The aim is to increase economic development opportunities and ensure t...