Helipad at Southampton General Hospital
We have installed a helipad on the north-east corner of the Southampton General Hospital site to give access straight to the doors of the emergency department|. Under proposals for the hospital to become a major trauma centre,| patients will be transferred faster, ensuring quicker access to emergency care.
- Helipad works 3 June 2011: clearing the ground for the trolley ramp
- Helipad works 12 June 2011: concrete base for the path at the bottom of the ramp has been constructed beside the corner of the car park
- Helipad works 7 Sept 2011: A large crane is being used to construct an interim raised helipad on top of the multi-storey car park.
- Helipad works 9 September 2011 (a): iron girders being moved by the crane
- Helipad works 9 September 2011 (b): supporting struts being erected
- Helipad works 9 September 2011 (c): girders being placed on top of the pillars
- Helipad works 27 September 2011: preparing the landing pad
- Helipad works 4 October 2011: the big 'H' has been painted on the landing pad
- Helipad works October 2011: Aerial photograph of the helipad
- Helipad works October 2011: the helipad at night
The raised interim helipad on top of the main car park has now been constructed, along with a trolley ramp leading down from the landing deck of the helipad. Construction started in July 2011 and the first helicopter landed on 17 November 2011.
Watch a video of the first helicopter landing at Southampton General Hospital.|