THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Thursday, 26 November 2009
082/2009
ENHANCED LAND FORCE STAGE 2 FACILITIES
PROJECT AT WIDE BAY TRAINING AREA NEAR
GYMPIE, QLD GIVEN THE GO AHEAD
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM
MP, announced today that the $1.4 billion project to construct Enhanced Land
Force (ELF) Stage 2 infrastructure has received Parliamentary approval.
“The project will give the ADF modern, purpose-built facilities as part of the
Enhanced Land Force Initiative,” Dr Kelly said.
“This initiative will increase the capacity of the land force by raising two
additional infantry battle groups.”
Around $75 million will be invested in facilities at Wide Bay Training Area near
Gympie, Queensland. The proposed works include new training facilities and
upgrades to base infrastructure and an explosive ordnance facility for the
Defence Explosive Ordnance Service.
“The ELF Stage 2 project includes the construction and refurbishment of
facilities and infrastructure upgrades at Defence sites across QLD, NSW, VIC,
SA and the ACT,” Dr Kelly said.
“Apart from meeting Defence capability and infrastructure needs, this project
will directly contribute to job creation around Australia.”
Construction for stage 2 is planned to commence in mid 2010 and be
completed by late 2014.
Media contacts:
Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly):
02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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