Overview
The aim of the Facilities to support Long Range Fires Phase 1 project is to deliver new and upgraded facilities to enable the Australian Defence Force to provide a scalable, rapidly deployable, and potent land-based Long Range Fires capability which will enhance the Joint Force’s engagement of potential adversaries.
Community information
Defence recognises the importance of providing local residents, statutory authorities and other interested stakeholders with an opportunity to provide input into, or raise concerns relating to, the project. As part of Defence’s ongoing community consultation strategy, Federal and State Parliamentary members, local office holders and other stakeholders will be consulted on the proposed works.
Defence will provide project information sessions and communication details to allow the community an opportunity to find out about the project and ask questions of Defence representatives.
Community consultation occurred in August 2024, for further details of the project please call 0466 495 543 or email lrf@jacobs.com.
The project was referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee (PWC) on the 6th November 2024. The Committee invites interested persons and organisations to make submissions in relation to the proposal, which must be lodged by Thursday, 19 December 2024. Further information may be found on the Facilities to Support LAND 8113 Phase 1 Long Range Fires Public Works Committee Page.
Concentrations of contaminants on the proposed site for the new facilities at Edinburgh Defence Precinct have been assessed and are considered not to pose an unacceptable risk to human health during the construction period or during the proposed use of the site. There are no noise impacts associated with the scope of works.
Appropriate control measures to manage noise, contamination or hazardous materials will be implemented during construction in accordance with Defence’s Pollution Prevention Management Manual, Defence Contamination Management Manual and State Legislation.
Project details
The project will deliver the following:
- School of Artillery, Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria: Proposes to upgrade and reuse the existing training, sustainment, and storage facilities at the School of Artillery located in the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria.
- Edinburgh Defence Precinct, South Australia: Aims to construct new working and training accommodation, vehicle storage facilities, maintenance workshops and sustainment facilities, secure storage and equipment facilities, domestic accommodation and civil and services infrastructure.
The project will employ a diverse range of consultants, contractors and construction workers and is expected to generate opportunities for up-skilling and job training to improve individual skills and employability on future projects.
Timeline
- Subject to Parliamentary approval, design activities are expected to be completed by early 2025.
- The Request for Tender is scheduled to be released in March 2025 with construction to commence in late 2025.
- Construction completion is expected in late 2028.