Project

Defence Mulwala and Benalla Facility Redevelopment

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Defence Mulwala and Benalla Facility Redevelopment

The Mulwala and Benalla Facility Redevelopment is a project across two regional Defence establishments: the Benalla Munitions Facility in Victoria and the Mulwala Explosive Facility in NSW. The Benalla site produces ammunition, explosive ordnance and other munitions, while the Mulwala site focuses on high quality propellants and explosives.


The scope includes:

  • Infrastructure upgrades at each site roads, fencing and security systems, emergency generators, potable water supply.
  • Building upgrades, modifications, and new build.
  • Establish climate change adaptation monitoring/management.
     

Key Dates

Jun 2030 Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Downer

PROJECT HISTORY

Aug 2025 A contract was awarded for the planning phase of the project.
Nov 2025 The Department of Defence hosted an Industry Briefing on the Defence Estate Capital and Sustainment Works Program. The briefing confirmed that a Request for Tender for the project is expected Q2 2026.
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Other
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Infrastructure agency resources
Gateway by ICN
Government resources
2025/11/18 - Industry briefing