Thursday, 20 May 2021, 2:15 pm
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