THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Minister for Defence Materiel and Science
Friday, 4 June 2010
066/2010
$12.6 million funding boost secures future for Tasmanian science
and research
Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Science and Materiel today announced a $12.6 million
funding boost for the redevelopment of Defence Science facilities in Scottsdale, helping to
secure the long-term future of critical scientific research in Tasmania.
“The Scottsdale Defence Nutrition and Food Science facilities are an important part of the
Australian Defence Force’s research arm,” Mr Combet said.
“The redevelopment will include important upgrades to pilot food production facilities, and
chemistry and nutrition laboratories.
“These facilities will contribute to providing our frontline troops with the quality nutrition they
need to perform at their best.”
Mr Combet said the new facility upgrades cemented the critical role Scottsdale plays in
meeting the nutritional needs of the Australian Defence Force.
“The Rudd Government’s $12.6 million funding boost for Scottsdale’s Defence Nutrition and
Food Science facilities will arm local food scientists with the resources they need to keep
Aussie troops fighting fit long into the future,” Mr Combet said.
“This funding commitment also reaffirms the Rudd Government’s commitment to Scottsdale’s
Defence Nutrition and Food Science facilities, local food scientists and the broader
community of Scottsdale.”
Mr Combet said the facility upgrades would also have a direct benefit for the broader
Scottsdale community, creating jobs and putting money into the local economy.
“The Rudd Government’s $12.6 million upgrade of the Defence Nutrition and Food Science
facilities will also have a direct knock-on benefit for the community, creating about 50
construction jobs during construction phase while putting money into the local economy,” Mr
Combet said.
The Member for Bass and passionate advocate for North East Tasmania, Jodie Campbell
welcomed the announcement, saying the investment would help deliver real economic
benefits for the local community.
“This investment in Scottsdale is good news local science and research, good news for jobs
and good news for North East Tasmania,” Ms Campbell said.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Tim Fitzsimmons):
02 6277 7620 or 0447 202 469
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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