About the base
The Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA) consists of 3 barracks:
- Gaza Ridge Barracks (North and South Bandiana)
- Wadsworth Barracks (East Bandiana)
- Latchford Barracks (Bonegilla).
The barracks are home to:
- Joint Logistics Unit – Victoria
- Army Logistics Training Centre
- Army School of Logistical Operations
- Army School of Ordnance
- Army School of Transport
- Army School of Health
- Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
Access
Civilian vehicles are not permitted to enter Wadsworth Barracks without appropriate authority.
Visitors cannot use any Defence sporting or recreational facilities without the appropriate authorisation and supervision of a Defence employee.
Visiting hours
6 am – 10 pm
Road rules
Speed limit is 40km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted, and drivers are not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members. Drivers must give way to all mobile plant and equipment.
Hazards
There are numerous hazards within the AWMA, the detail of which can be found within the following pages of the National Base Induction - Visitors must remain vigilant, exercise caution and follow all instructions of their escorting officer. Hazardous substances must not be brought onto base or used without prior authorisation
There is a large fauna population (predominantly kangaroos) within the confines of the AWMA. Caution should be taken when driving and when walking near wildlife. Wildlife may attack if they feel threatened, thus feeding wildlife is prohibited on base.
Notices
When entering a building on base visitors must familiarise themselves with the location and content of the emergency management information noticeboards. These boards detail the location of the building emergency exits and external assembly areas, along with the detail of the emergency warden team.
Sirens will communicate information about the base security status and procedures. In the event you hear any of the following emergency warning tones, stop what you are doing immediately and follow the direction of your escort or ECO Warden. In the absence of direction, follow the procedures below and those detailed in the following pages of the National Base Induction.
|
Status |
Sounds |
Procedure |
|---|---|---|
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Alert |
‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command |
Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness. |
|
Evacuation |
‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + ‘evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command |
Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction. |
|
Lockdown |
Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command |
Follow the CLOSE procedure.
|
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Stand down |
Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command |
Resume normal activities. |
Emergencies
Call ‘000’ in the first instance.
Base Support Team
02 6053 5227
segservicedeliverybasemgt.awma@defence.gov.au
8 am - 4 pm
Monday - Friday
ALTC Duty Room South Bandiana (after hours)
Emergency Response (Fire & Rescue)
02 6053 5961 (General enquiries)
02 6056 2504 (Emergency use only)