THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Friday, 18 September 2009
063/2009
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER NEW FACILITIES
AT TOWNSVILLE FIELD TRAINING AREA, TOWNSVILLE, QLD
AND OTHER DEFENCE BASES
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM
MP, today announced that the $1.4 billion Enhanced Land Force Stage 2
infrastructure project has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing
Committee on Public Works for consideration.
“The project will give the Australian Defence Force 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 $7 million will be invested in facilities at the Townsville Field Training
Area, Queensland. The proposed works include new training facilities and
additional training ranges.
“The ELF Stage 2 project includes refurbished facilities, construction 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.”
Subject to Parliamentary clearance, the project is scheduled to commence in
mid 2010 and be completed by late 2014.
Further Information:
Further details of the proposed works under the ELF program can be obtained
from the Public Works Committee web site at:
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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