THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Friday, 27 February 2009
005/2009
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER NEW
FACILITIES AT RAAF EDINBURGH
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM
MP, and the Member for Wakefield, Mr Nick Champion MP, announced today
that a $99.56 million construction proposal for the redevelopment of facilities
and infrastructure at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, has been
referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works.
“The project will upgrade the base’s existing facilities and infrastructure to
support several Air Force squadrons,” Dr Kelly said.
The RAAF Edinburgh Redevelopment project will provide new facilities for No
87 Squadron and No 462 Squadron, new and refurbished facilities for No 24
Squadron and No 92 Wing, construction of a new air traffic control tower, new
ordnance loading aprons, enhanced security to the base, an upgrade to
engineering services and the demolition of redundant buildings, including
some containing asbestos.
“A project of this scale will provide a significant boost to the local economy by
utilising local tradespeople, labourers and building materials suppliers,” Mr
Champion said.
Subject to Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence in
late 2009 and be completed in mid-2012.
An overview of the Public Works Committee (PWC) can be found at
Media contacts:
Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly):
02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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