THE HON JOEL FITZGIBBON MP
Minister for Defence
THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Thursday, 4 September 2008
113/2008
WAREHOUSE FACILITIES AT BANDIANA
GIVEN THE ‘GO AHEAD’
The Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, and the Parliamentary
Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly MP, announced today
that a $36.4 million project to construct warehousing facilities at Wadsworth
Barracks, East Bandiana, has received Parliamentary approval.
“The main objective of this proposal is to provide Defence’s Joint Logistics
Unit (Victoria) with a modern, purpose-built warehouse. This will address
deficiencies in the existing warehousing facilities in North Bandiana,” Mr
Fitzgibbon said.
“The Joint Logistics Unit (Victoria) supports the Australian Defence Force both
at home and on operational deployments by providing maintenance, storage
and distribution of Defence items, including combat clothing, personnel
equipment and repair parts for armoured and wheeled vehicles.”
Dr Kelly presented the Public Works Motion for the project in the Parliament
today.
"This project will provide modern purpose built facilities to enhance
operational capability and provide efficient logistical and warehousing support
to Defence," Dr Kelly said.
Construction is planned to commence in early 2009 and expected to be
completed in 2010.
Media contacts:
Christian Taubenschlag (Joel Fitzgibbon):
02 6277 7800 or 0438 595 567
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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