A
year after submitting the building plans, ground for the Rega base center in
Zweisimmen was broken on Tuesday, October 16.During
the construction phase, which will end in fall 2013, an interim base at the
airport will ensure smooth operations.
With the start of the construction, a new chapter will start for the crew of the Rega 14 helicopter in Zweisimmen. “We look forward to the new location in Berner Oberland. The construction of the new base emphasizes the importance of Zweisimmen and the western part of Berner Oberland for Rega,” said Adrian von Siebenthal, manager and pilot.
Ernst Kohler, CEO of Rega, considers this project a commitment to the peripheral regions: “Rega, a charitable foundation for emergency medicine, is a public service on a private basis. Secluded regions in particular benefit from this.” Economic criteria are not the main focus for Rega, says Ernst Kohler. More important are carefully considered investments, which enable Rega to provide the population with the best and quickest possible medical assistance.
In Zweisimmen, Rega and Bohag (Berner Oberländer Helikopter AG) have had a partnership for 26 years and the new joint base was also planned together with Bohag. The project meets the Rega standards with a double hangar, so both organizations can perform independently.
Information about Rega
Medical care by air: Rega provides fast and professional emergency medical help by air.
On duty for the patients: Rega acts upon medical needs and provide service to the patients. Rega is a private non-governmental independent foundation.
Supported by sponsorship: Rega is supported by its patrons.
24 hour alert: Emergency number 1414 for Switzerland, +41 333
333 333 for calls abroad.