RAAF Point Cook and RAAF Williams Laverton

About the base

RAAF Base ​Point Cook is the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force and home to the RAAF Museum. Point Cook was established in March 1913 as the location for the Central Flying School and has the oldest continually operating military airfield in the southern hemisphere.

RAAF Williams, Laverton was originally established to support the greater rate of flying and maintenance activities after the formation of the RAAF in 1921. The airfield at Laverton was decommissioned and has now been developed into a new suburb – Williams Landing. Laverton accommodates a variety of units including Headquarters Air Force Training Group and the Air Force Band.

Access

Bringing animals on to the base requires prior approval from the Base Manager.

Airside access to authorised person only. Site specific Airside Awareness Training is required prior to access.​

Visiting hours

6 am - 6 pm

Road rules

Speed limit is 40km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

Kerb side parking on grassed areas is prohibited unless otherwise posted.

Hazards

Name

Description

Asbestos

Some buildings contain asbestos. This is recorded on the Asbestos Register. No work to be performed without authorisation. If suspected asbestos discovered contact Base Services Support Centre on 1300 658 975 and restrict access.

Street lighting dim

Drivers must slow down and exercise extreme caution when driving through low lit areas. Pedestrians must also be cautious by following formed paths.
Roads/Path Due to heritage status of the base, some roads/paths are distorted from tree root growth.
Airfield/Airside at RAAF Point Cook Do not proceed past any signage markings or lights unless authorised to do so.

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

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.

  • Close windows, blinds, doors and turn off lights.
  • Lock computers and put documents away.
  • Out-of-sight and minimise movement.
  • Stay silent and turn off phones.
  • Endure and maintain.

Stand down

Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command

Resume normal activities.

Laverton Emergency & Security: 03 8326 0074

Point Cook Emergency & Security: 03 8348 6511

General enquiries: segservicedeliverysezbasemgt.williams@defence.gov.au