About the base
Larrakeyah Defence Precinct (LDP) Base Support Area (BSA) includes, Larrakeyah, HMAS Coonawarra & Defence Establishment Berrimah (DEB). The BSA also encompasses the following operational & non-operational satellite sites; Howard Springs North & South, Humpty Doo Transmitting Station, Defence Fuel Installation (Stokes Hill) & East Coonawarra.
Larrakeyah Defence Precinct is a unique tri- services Defence base that directly supports ADF operations and training and is the home port and support establishment (HMAS Coonawarra) for most of the Navy’s Patrol Boats and two Army Landing Craft. While this is a busy joint operational base, we also have a diverse range of units focussed on single-service raise, train, and sustain activities.
Defence Establishment Berrimah is a tri-service Defence base business hub with a diverse range of support and training units, including USMC, and various APS and contract elements.
Access
'Gundal' at Emery Point is an Indigenous site of significance and access is prohibited. Do not access this site without authorisation.
Road rules
Speed limit is 40km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.
Hazards
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Name |
Description |
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Asbestos |
Where reasonably practicable, known asbestos is labelled. Do not disturb these areas. The risk of asbestos exposure increases if disturbed. |
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Infrastructure redevelopment |
Be mindful of their surroundings and changes to traffic and pedestrian conditions at all times. |
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.
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Status |
Sounds |
Procedure |
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Alert |
‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command |
Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness. |
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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. |
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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. |
Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations.
General enquiries: basemanagement.larrakeyahprecinct@defence.gov.au