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I think you posed the $64,000 question. I have no idea what the intent is at Lifesaver, and my mates aren't saying (or wont). But having worked in Wollongong as a casual some years back, I will say that the organisation went through hell to establish a helicopter there, and the people working there were passionate and proud of both the organisation and of being in Wollongong. The work ethic was outstanding and they busted a gut to bring a credible response asset to the people of Wollongong.
I should say "re establish" because Illawarra Resuce have been there, the NSCA, and even the Red Hummingbird briefly (post NSCA) I believe. The real question though is to what extent the asset fits into the NSW Ambulance and NSW Health review because it doesnt matter how credible the asset is if it is not manned, supported, and tasked by NSW Ambulance. As grenade calls for: any rumours from the review?