Emerald Chamber of Commerce history per courtesy of the ABC archives.

Emerald, Qld Health mull flying service for patients

 

Posted 6 Dec 2007, 11:45amThu 6 Dec 2007, 11:45am

 

A plane that could transport patients between Rockhampton and western towns is one option being considered by the Emerald Chamber of Commerce and Queensland Health.

Emerald Chamber vice president Craig Edmonston says the service could fly patients to the Rockhampton Hospital as well as bring specialists to rural areas.

"Dr Beresford said he could provide large support and more than $1 million in business just by ferrying in Queensland health patients to and from Rockhampton, Emerald and Longreach and vice versa," he said.

Central Queensland Health director Bill Beresford said little after the meeting except that plans are under way.