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Qld: Labor promises new rescue helicopter


28 Feb 2009 11:22 AM

Election promises keep on coming in Queensland as the state gears up for an election next month .. and this time it's Surf Lifesaving that will benefit.

The service has been promised a six million dollar twin engine rescue helicopter if Labor's re-elected.

Premier ANNA BLIGH says a surplus Emergency Services helicopter will be donated to Surf Life Saving Queensland if she wins the March 21 poll.

The policy also includes 400 thousand dollars a year to operate the helicopter .. along with 200 thousand dollars for additional patrols and equipment for north of Noosa.

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