Fire airbase opens at Wenty

NSW RFS Chief Superintendent Kelwyn White and Assistant Commissioner Dr Leigh Pilkington helped open new firefighting airbase at Wentworth on Wednesday. Picture: Ben Gross
Lochlainn Heley

RURAL Fire Service Lower Western Zone have officially opened a new $145,000 firebombing facility at Wentworth. The airbase is situated 300 metres from the previous location within Wentworth Aerodrome and will help fight fires in the tri-state location between New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. RFS District Services Coordinator for Lower Western Zone, Inspector […]

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