Wales Air Ambulance Headquarters off to a flying start

Leading property developer Hacer has today announced that the first phase of a £1.8M scheme to provide Wales Air Ambulance with purpose-built headquarters is nearing completion.

The development is being overseen by Hacer, which previously secured a £750,000 property development grant to part-fund the innovative project.

It is envisioned that the state-of-the-art Wales Air Ambulance facility, situated in Llanelli, will enable the service to access rural and coastal sites quicker. Office accommodation, an administration block and a hanger to house one of the service’s helicopters are to be provided as part of the first phase, with a landing pad and a pilot and helicopter welfare block to follow in Phase II.

Managing Director of Hacer, Carwyn Davies said: “We are delighted to be involved in such a prestigious project that will make a real difference to people across Wales. The new premises will be a real boost to the service’s capabilities. To think that our contribution to this project will play a part in the fantastic work of this charity is really humbling and I look forward to moving the project through to the next stages.”

Wales Air Ambulance Chief Executive Angela Hughes said: “We’re delighted that the works on the new headquarters are coming along so well and are really looking forward to seeing the project progress.

“This is such a unique opportunity for Wales’ air ambulances. Thankfully, we’ve secured a grant that will help towards the head office development, but the new airbase will be funded entirely by charitable donations from the people of Wales, and now we need their help to raise £500,000 to construct the hangar and helipad.

“Supporters won’t just be helping us build the base; they will be helping to build our future too. Owning the site will save us money in the long run, meaning we can carry out even more lifesaving missions.”

To make a donation or enquire about fundraising please visit the Wales Air Ambulance Appeal website or call 0844 85 84 999.

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