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70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 / Fax (705) 645-5319 / 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) www.muskoka.on.ca To: Chair and Members Corporate and Emergency Services Committee From: Mark Stirling Muskoka Airport Manager Date: July 19, 2018 Subject: Helipad Coverage for Ornge Air Ambulance Services Report: CES-6-2018-2 ___________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation This report is provided for information. Origin On February 22, 2018, CES Committee received presentation; CES-2-2018-DEL-C entitled “Orgne Overview” from Rob Giguere, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of Ornge. In his presentation, Mr. Giguere made reference to the coverage of helipad locations available for Ornge Helicopter use and that Orgne can provide expert guidance in the development of new helipads. The following report provides some explanation and illustrations of landing facilities identifying the level of coverage available and support for the potential consideration of additional coverage with future growth requirements. Analysis In his presentation, Mr. Giguere made reference to the supply of “12 aerodromes within 60 nautical miles of Muskoka” and to the availability of “20 helipads.” Following the presentation, a list of ‘usable’ and ‘not usable’ sites was clarified with Ornge, and the attached two maps and a list were prepared showing landing sites within 60 nautical miles of Muskoka and within The District Municipality of Muskoka (District), see Appendices “I”, “II” and “III”. Interestingly, there are seven (7) Transport Canada registered aerodromes and one (1) Transport Canada registered helipad within the District that Ornge does not normally use because they are privately owned and operated, and seasonal in nature. Their conditions, such as on-site hazards; winter snow removal; and night time lighting can vary and are generally not known. Page 1 Conversely, Ornge recognizes twelve (12) non-registered helipads within 60 nautical miles of Muskoka that are inspected annually by Ornge and are the responsibility of local operators in the community. Altogether, there are only five (5) landing sites used by Orgne within the District . These include the two registered hospital helipads (Bracebridge South Muskoka Memorial Hospital and Huntsville Memorial District Hospital); the Muskoka Airport; and two Ornge- approved non-registered helipads at Muskoka Woods Camp and another in MacTier. Supporting the area that makes up the District, are another eight (8) aerodromes and helipads just outside the District’s border such as: the Christian Island helipad; Midland/Huronia Hospital helipad; Orillia Airport (Lake St. John); Minden Hospital helipad; Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport; Smoke Lake (OMNRF) helipad; Emsdale Airport and the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport. If the District was to entertain future large scale developments that could see increased numbers of people in areas that are not currently well served by Orgne landing sites, consideration could be given to working with Ornge to develop new suitable landing sites. Financial Considerations None. Communications This report is to be circulated to the Area Municipalities within The District Municipality of Muskoka for their consideration. Strategic Priorities Click on icons below to view strategies under each priority area: S 2.9 S 5.2 Respectfully submitted, Original signed by Original signed by Mark Stirling Michael Duben, B.A., LL.B Muskoka Airport Manager Chief Administrative Officer Page 2 Appendix “I” Page 3 Appendix “II” Page 4 Appendix “III” ORNGE Landing Sites within 60 Nautical Miles of Muskoka ID Common_Name Code Description 1 Barrie Royal Victoria Hospital CRV2 ORNGE landing site registered helipad 2 Bracebridge South Muskoka Memorial * CPL2 ORNGE landing site registered helipad 3 CFB Bordon CYBN ORNGE landing site registered helipad 4 Huntsville Memorial District Hospital * CPC9 ORNGE landing site registered helipad 5 Midland Huronia District Hospital CPW6 ORNGE landing site registered helipad 6 Minden Hospital CMI2 ORNGE landing site registered helipad 7 Orillia OPP COP2 ORNGE landing site registered helipad 8 Parry Sound Medical CRS2 ORNGE landing site registered helipad 9 Baldwin Airport CPB9 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 10 Barrie/Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional) CYLS ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 11 Barrie/Springwater Airport CNA3 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 12 Collingwood Airport CNY3 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 13 Cookstown Airport CCT2 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 14 Emsdale Airport CNA4 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 15 Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport CND4 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 16 Lindsay Airport CNF4 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 17 Midland/Huronia Airport CYEE ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 18 Muskoka Airport * CYQA ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 19 Orillia Airport CNJ4 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 20 Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport CNK4 ORNGE landing site registered aerodrome 21 Ardbeg Helipad R009 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 22 Britt R029 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 23 Christian Island R040 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 24 Edgar Island R325 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 25 Port Loring R113 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 26 Mactier * R111 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 27 Muskoka Woods Sports Camp * R304 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 28 Parry Sound Coast Guard Station R158 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 29 Restoule R309 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 30 Smoke Lake (MNR) R297 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 31 South River R184 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 32 Whitney R228 ORNGE company approved/non-registered helipad 33 Rosseau CRS4 Registered Aerodrome not used by ORNGE 34 Ullswater CLW2 Registered Aerodrome not used by ORNGE 35 Port Carling CPC2 Registered Aerodrome not used by ORNGE 36 Bala CBL8 Registered Aerodrome not used by ORNGE 37 Stone Wall Farm Bracebridge CSW4 Registered Aerodrome not used by ORNGE 38 Bracebridge (Tinks) CTA6 Registered Aerodrome not used by ORNGE 39 Bracebridge West Airport CWB2 Registered Aerodrome not used by ORNGE 40 Dwight Airport CNF8 Registered Aerodrome not used by ORNGE 41 Port Carling (FIG Air) CFA2 Registered Helipad not used by ORNGE * within The District Municipality of Muskoka Page 5 .