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A major redevelopment of Scott Base will create hundreds
of jobs while ensuring Aotearoa New Zealand’s presence in
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is safeguarded.
The
redevelopment will bring economic benefits to Aotearoa New
Zealand, with 170 jobs involved at the peak of the
construction and more than 700 jobs over six years. These
jobs will be located predominantly in the Canterbury region,
New Zealand’s gateway to Antarctica, and will include
design, construction, logistic and project management
roles.
Aotearoa New Zealand has had a presence in the
Ross Dependency since 1957 and has direct connections to the
expeditions of Scott and Shackleton over 100 years
A long-overdue makeover of Scott Base has received a near-$350m Budget boost - ensuring New Zealand's continued presence on the frozen continent.
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The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments has put out a call for applications for its Community Advisory Committee. The committee, according to a PPACG news release, serves as the formal mechanism for the active participation of citizens in the planning, promotion, and evaluation of activities of the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments.
The CAC is a non-technical body comprised of volunteers who offer a citizenâs perspective on issues such as transportation planning, aging issues, air and water quality, economic development and military planning in the Pikes Peak region. The CAC also ensures the responsiveness and accountability of government, helps create better plans and activities, and generates support for regional cooperation.