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BobnBev
10-31-2013, 10:22 AM
I see the helicopter is no longer stationed on the pad on Powell Rd.
Any idea where it went?
billethkid
10-31-2013, 10:52 AM
out on a call or calls?
Marigold
10-31-2013, 10:58 AM
Moved to Summerfield. We were not using it that much.
Bogie Shooter
10-31-2013, 11:56 AM
Moved to Summerfield. We were not using it that much.

Actually there are homes to be built on that site.
BobnBev
10-31-2013, 02:16 PM
Actually there are homes to be built on that site.

That's kinda what I figured, thanks.
Indydealmaker
10-31-2013, 02:59 PM
That's kinda what I figured, thanks.

Actually, the homes have already been built. I had just assumed they would have commanded a premium because of the free entertainment not even a hundred yards away.
champion6
10-31-2013, 03:49 PM
Actually there are homes to be built on that site.I doubt it. That property is owned by the City of Wildwood.
Mikeod
10-31-2013, 06:03 PM
Moved to Summerfield. We were not using it that much.

Why would they move it to Marion county? Isn't it a Sumter county service?
Shimpy
10-31-2013, 06:08 PM
Actually, the homes have already been built. I had just assumed they would have commanded a premium because of the free entertainment not even a hundred yards away.

No, went by yesterday and the fuel tank had been removed and the site is an empty lot with a concrete landing pad.
villages07
10-31-2013, 06:53 PM
There was a news article a couple of months ago stating that the contract for that helicopter pad/medevac service would not be renewed after Oct 1. I just tried Google and could not find a reference to the article.

I recall the reason was the low utilization and that adequate coverage would be provided via the next closest site.

So, yes the helicopter pad on Powell Rd is non functional. Don't know who owns the land or what will be done with it.
tippyclubb
10-31-2013, 08:10 PM
http://http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo299/tippyclubb/DSC05302.jpgNo, went by yesterday and the fuel tank had been removed and the site is an empty lot with a concrete landing pad.

Did you notice if the trailer has been removed?

That land is Wildwood. We just bought a house in Collier and can see the helicopter pad landing from our bedroom window. Our sales agent told us TV paid them to relocate.
Shimpy
11-01-2013, 03:30 PM
http://http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo299/tippyclubb/DSC05302.jpg

Did you notice if the trailer has been removed?

I can't say for sure since I don't recall seeing a trailer, but did notice the fuel tank is gone.
gymrattoo
11-05-2013, 10:51 AM
Everything has been moved and they seem to be working on cleaning it up back there