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Australian Antarctic Division
A team of three cold climate geotechnical specialists are about to commence winter investigations near Australia’s Davis research station in East Antarctica, to gather data on soil, rock and ice in the area proposed for a new aerodrome.
This information will assist in informing the geotechnical and engineering design, delivery and construction methodology of the Davis Aerodrome Project (DAP), subject to approval.
Drill shack and support sloop used onsite, at Davis research station Photo: Tiarnán Colgan
DAP Project Manager, Stuart Gibson, said the site investigation activities will provide clarity around conditions at the proposed runway site and will help inform extensive environmental considerations going forward.
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
The Davis aerodrome and Australia’s leadership in the Antarctic
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Since the Davis aerodrome project in Antarctica was proposed in 2018 by the Australian government, there have been continuing debates about the potential environmental costs, as well as its geopolitical implications, in light of Australia’s sovereign claims to 42% of the frozen continent and its adjacent waters. The government has stated the proposed paved runway near the Davis research station will provide “reliable year-round aviation access to Antarctica” in addition to the existing ice runway at Wilkins aerodrome, which is only suitable in summer months.
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