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Australia to invest in new and upgraded facilities at HMAS Cairns 05 May 2021 (Last Updated May 5th, 2021 16:49)
The Australian Department of Defence has announced a nearly $120m (A$155m) investment in new and upgraded facilities at naval base HMAS Cairns.
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Sentry gate at the entrance to HMAS Cairns. Credit: Fosnez at English Wikipedia.
The Australian Department of Defence has announced a nearly $120m (A$155m) investment in new and upgraded facilities at naval base HMAS Cairns.
The latest investment in facilities will support the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPV).
Watpac Construction has been appointed as the managing contractor to deliver construction services for the NCIS-8A HMAS Cairns Building and Maritime Works package.
Department of Defence
The Hon Damien Drum MP, Member for Nicholls
The head contract has been awarded for the construction of a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing centre at Victoria’s Puckapunyal Military Area.
ADCO Constructions Vic Pty Ltd has been awarded the head contract for the $38.9 million Puckapunyal Health and Wellbeing Centre Project, which will further support Australian Defence Force (ADF) capabilities.
The works will replace existing gymnasium and pool facilities with a purpose-built health and wellbeing centre featuring a 50-metre indoor pool and a multifunctional weights and cardio area.
When completed the Health and Wellbeing Centre will also complement the new Puckapunyal Joint Health Facility currently under construction.