March 14, 2024
TOFIELD – The heliport at the Tofield Health Centre remains temporarily closed as a safety precaution while roof repairs continue at the facility.
Construction scaffolding is being temporarily installed beside the heliport as part of the roof repair work and rotor wash from helicopters can pose a safety risk to contractors, as well as potentially cause flying debris.
During this time, all STARS helicopters will land at the nearby Tofield airport, which is approximately nine minutes away. Ground ambulances will be used to transport patients to and from the health centre and airport. This is common practice in other communities across the province and is a safe option.
The $500,000 roof replacement project will replace the health centre’s aging roof, provide insulation to current standards, and replace skylights and all drains. Funding for this project comes from the Government of Alberta’s Infrastructure Maintenance Program (IMP).
Work on the roof will not impact any staff or public parking, or access to entrances. Roof repairs are expected to be completed in late April. We will keep the community updated on completion of the project.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
