Appendix H Status of Major Projects Foreshadowed for Government and Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works Consideration (PWC) in 2016-17
During 2016-17, Defence expects to present a number of facilities proposals to the Government and the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (PWC). The following Table provides details of the proposed major and medium capital projects expected to be referred to the PWC in 2016-17 or seek Government approval in 2016-17. Descriptions for major projects are provided below the table.
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Program of Works Foreshadowed for Consideration and Approval
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State/Electorate
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Actual/Indicative
PWC Referral
Date
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Actual/Indicative
PWC Hearing
Date[1]
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Current Status
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Major Capital Facilities Projects Foreshadowed for PWC Consideration in 2016-17
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Russell Buildings R5 and R6 Infrastructure Upgrade
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ACT - Fraser
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Late 2016
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Early 2017
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In development
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Garden Island Critical Infrastructure Recovery Project Stage 1
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NSW - Wentworth
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Late 2016
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Early 2017
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In development
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C-17 Maintenance Facility, Aircraft Apron and Associated Infrastructure
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Qld - Blair
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2 March 2016
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Mid 2016
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In development
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Remediation of Defence Site Maribyrnong
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Vic. - Maribyrnong
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Late 2016
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Early 2017
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In development
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Puckapunyal High Voltage Project
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Vic. - McEwen
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25 February 2016
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Mid 2016
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In development
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Cultana Training Area Infrastructure and Facilities
(Project has moved from Medium Project Foreshadowed 15/16)
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SA - Grey
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Late 2016
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Early 2017
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In development
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Woomera Range Safety and Control System Remediation
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SA - Grey
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Mid 2016
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Late 2016
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In development
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JP500 Phase 2 Electronic Warfare Operational Support Facilities
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SA -Wakefield
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Late 2016
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Early 2017
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In development
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AIR5428 Phase 1 Pilot Training system Facilities
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Multiple
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17 March 2016
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Mid 2016
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In development
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Navy Guided Weapons Maintenance Facilities
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Multiple
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Late 2016
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Early 2017
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In development
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LAND 155 Enhanced Gap Crossing Capability
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Multiple
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Late 2016
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Early 2017
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In development
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LAND 17 Phases 1B and 1C - Additional Towed Guns
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Multiple
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Mid 2016
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Late 2016
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In development
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Aircraft Pavements and Airfield Lighting at RAAF Base Pearce, Gin Gin, RAAF Base East Sale and Army Aviation Centre Oakey. [2]
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Multiple
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Late 2017
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Mid 2018
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In development
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Table 76: Program of Works Foreshadowed for Consideration and Approval (Continued)
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State/Electorate
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Actual/Indicative
PWC Referral
Date
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Actual/Indicative
PWC Hearing
Date[1]
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Current Status
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Medium Projects Foreshadowed to Seek Approval in 2016-17
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Proof and Experimental Establishment (P&EE) Vibration Test Facility - Port Wakefield
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SA - Wakefield
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In development
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LAND 500 Phase 1 - Remediation of Tactical Land Electronic Warfare
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Multiple
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In development
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Combat Training Centre - Jungle Training (Tully) Replacement Stokes Litters and Suspension Bridge
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Qld - Kennedy
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In development
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RAAF Base Amberley Sewerage Treatment Plant
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Qld - Blair
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In development
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Bulimba Barracks Partial Disposal and Unit Relocation
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Qld - Griffith
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In development
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Joint Movement Control Office Working Accommodation - Lavarack Barracks
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Qld - Herbert
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In development
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Shoalwater Bay Training Area Vehicle Wash Point
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Qld - Keppel
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In development
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Garden Island (East) Building 130 Refurbishment
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NSW - Wentworth
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In development
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SEA 1778 Ph1 - Deployable Mine Counter Measures
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NSW - Wentworth
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In development
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JP3025 Phase 1 – Deployable Special Operations Engineer Regiment Capability
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NSW - Hughes
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In development
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Upgrade of Multi Purpose Wharf, Two Fold Bay Eden,
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NSW - Eden Monaro
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In development
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Robertson Barracks 25m Range Refurbishment
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NT - Solomon
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In development
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DSTO Fishermans Bend, Vic. – Underwater Explosive Ordnance (EO) Test Facility
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Vic. – Melbourne Ports
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In development
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DSTO Graytown Armour Testing Facility
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Vic. - Murray
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In development
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Benalla Proof and Experimental Establishment (P&EE) Small Arms Ammunition Test Facility
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Vic. -Indi
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In development
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RAAF Base Pearce - Upgrade of Potable Water Infrastructure
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WA - Pearce
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In development
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JP 154 Phase 2 Joint Counter Improvised Explosive Device Capability
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Multiple
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In development
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LAND 136 Phase 1 Land Force Mortar Replacement
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Multiple
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In development
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Table 76: Program of Works Foreshadowed for Consideration and Approval (Continued)
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State/Electorate
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Actual/Indicative
PWC Referral
Date
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Actual/Indicative
PWC Hearing
Date[1]
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Current Status
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JP2064 Phase 3 Geospatial Information Infrastructure and Services Facilities Support
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Multiple
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In development
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Notes
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Hearing dates will be subject to the Committee's consideration and agreement.
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Defence proposes to seek exemption from Public Works Committee scrutiny of this project on the grounds that the work is declared repetitive in accordance with Section 18(8A) of the Public Works Act 1969.
| Russell Buildings R5 and R6 Infrastructure Upgrade
The project will provide essential building and engineering services upgrade to extend the life of Russell Buildings R5 and R6. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is scheduled to commence in mid 2017 and be completed by mid 2020.
Garden Island (East) Critical Infrastructure Recovery Project (CIRP) – Stage One
The project will address critical structural, condition and engineering services risks on the Cruiser Wharf at Garden Island (East), Sydney, NSW. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is scheduled to commence in mid 2017 and be completed by late 2020.
C-17 Maintenance Facility, Aircraft Apron and Associated Infrastructure
The project will provide a maintenance facility, additional working accommodation, aircraft apron and associated infrastructure to support C-17 operations at RAAF Base Amberley, Qld. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence in late 2016 and be completed by early 2019.
Remediation of Defence Site Maribyrnong
The project will undertake necessary remediation works at Defence site Maribyrnong, Vic. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approvals, construction is planned to commence in mid 2017 and be completed by 2020.
Puckapunyal High Voltage Project
The project will provide an essential upgrade to the High Voltage power supply and reticulation network at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Vic. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence in mid 2016 and be completed by early 2017.
The project will provide facilities and infrastructure for the Cultana Training Area, SA. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence early 2017 and be completed by late 2018.
Woomera Range Safety and Control System Remediation
The project will provide facilities and infrastructure to support the systems developed for Woomera Test Range (WTR) under project JP3024-Phase 1. The Project will include, but is not limited to, the development of a number of remote array sites, buried fibre optic cable, construction of new facilities and infrastructure at WTR including a new Range Control Centre. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence early 2017 and be completed by late 2018.
JP500 Phase 2 - Electronic Warfare Operational Support
The project will provide facilities and infrastructure to support Electronic Warfare capability at DSTO Edinburgh, SA. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence mid 2017 and be completed by early 2018.
AIR 5428 Phase 1 - Pilot Training System Facilities Project
The project will provide fit-for-purpose facilities to support the modern joint training system being delivered by the AIR5428-1 Capability Project. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence mid 2016 with all sites to be completed by 2019.
Navy Guided Weapons Maintenance Facilities Project
The project will deliver new guided and surface weapons testing, maintenance and training facilities at Defence Establishment Orchard Hills, NSW and HMAS Stirling, WA. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence late 2017 and be completed by mid 2019.
LAND 155 Enhanced Gap Crossing Capability
The project will provide new warehousing, storage, hardstand, maintenance and training facilities to support the introduction of enhanced gap crossing capability at Holsworthy Military Area, NSW, Joint Logistics Unit South Queensland, Joint Logistics Unit North Queensland and Joint Logistics Unit North, NT. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence in early 2017 and be completed by late 2017.
LAND 17 Phases 1B and 1C - Additional Towed Guns
The project will provide working accommodation, storage, maintenance and training facilities in support of the Lightweight Towed Howitzer at multiple Defence sites across Australia. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approval, construction is planned to commence in mid 2017 and be completed by mid 2018.
Aircraft Pavements and Airfield Lighting at RAAF Base Pearce, Gin Gin, RAAF Base East Sale and Army Aviation Centre Oakey
The project will resurface asphalt pavement and replace airfield lighting at RAAF Base Pearce, WA, Gin Gin, WA, RAAF East Sale, Vic., and Army Aviation Centre Oakey, Qld. Subject to Government and Parliamentary approvals, construction is planned to commence in mid 2018 and be completed by mid 2021.
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