The Department of Defence have announced the redevelopment of the Defence Establishment Orchard Hills base. The scope of the project includes delivery of a base entrance upgrade, infrastructure and service upgrades, new working and living-in accomodation, and new training and fitness facilities.
The project is being delivered alongside co-located upgrades to the Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance Stoarge Program.
Key Dates
| 2025 | Contract Award |
| Mar 2029 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Department of Defence |
| Successful Tenderer: | Hansen Yuncken |
| Procurement note: | The project is being delivered via a Managing Contractor model. |
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PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2024 | The Department of Defence submitted a project summary and overview to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works. |
| 2025 | Hansen Yuncken were appointed as Managing Contrcators for the project |
| Jan 2026 | The Federal Government announced ADCO Constructions had been appointed to deliver the co-located Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Storage facility. The contract has a value of $210 million, and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Additionally, the Government confirmed an updated cost $298 million for the Defence Establishment Orchard Hills redevelopment, with construction expected to be complete in early 2029. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2026)
Sector
Other
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
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