A new purpose built helipad has been officially opened at Waimate. READ MORE:* Waimate contractor steps up to fund all-weather helipad for town* Waimate Event Centre a positive for community, chief executive says. Pictured, from left, Brad Keen, Ian Leathwick, deputy fire chief Roger Bell and fire chief Duncan Lyall. An Otago Regional Rescue helicopter and crew attended the official opening allowing members of the public to look inside the helicopter. Bejon Haswell/Stuff Helipad sponsor and earthmoving contractor Ian Leathwick and his partner Lynely Stockdale cut the ribbon for the new helipad.

Source: Stuff November 29, 2020 03:33 UTC