Victoria Barracks Brisbane

About the base

Victoria Barracks is a heritage significant site. It currently accommodates various office based functions from the three services, as well as the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and the Vice Chief of Defence Force.

Road rules

Speed limit is 10km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.

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.

Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations.