Thursday, 20 May 2021, 3:05 pm
ChristchurchNZ is delighted the Government confirmed
funding in today’s Budget announcement for the
redevelopment of Scott Base in Antarctica, New Zealand’s
home on the icy continent.
Ōtautahi Christchurch is
one of only five Antarctic Gateway cities in the world, and
the official gateway and logistics hub for several
international Antarctic programmes, including Antarctica New
Zealand and the United States Antarctic Program.
The
Scott Base redevelopment project is expected to create more
than 700 jobs over six years, mainly in Canterbury. These
are expected to include design, construction, logistic and
project management roles.
Christchurch-based company
Leighs Construction is the preferred contractor for the