The program of works includes upgrades and delivery of infrastructure to support the relocation of both the 1st Aviation Regiment from Robertson Barracks and the 16th Aviation Brigade from Gallipoli Barracks to RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland.
Works will include adaptation and optimisation of current infrastructure and facilities to support the requirements of the Army Aviation and the construction of new buildings to meet functional requirements.
Works are being delivered at the RAAF Base Townsville, and Townsville Field Training Area, High Range, 60 km southwest of Townsville.
Key Dates
| Feb 2024 | Contract Award |
| 2025 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| Federal Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Department of Defence |
| Successful Tenderer: | CPB Contractors |
| Procurement note: | The program is being delivered through a Managing Contractor agreement and includes delivery of design, assistance in achieving project approvals, procurement of design subconsultants and trade packages, and management and delivery of project works. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jul 2023 | The Department of Defence issued a Request for Tender to deliver the program. |
| Feb 2024 | CPB Contractors announced that they had been selected as the Managing Contractors to deliver the program of works. |
