Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to carry out the following proposed work which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works and on which the committee has duly reported to Parliament: 17th Construction Squadron Relocation Infrastructure Project.

As I advised the House when referring this project to the Public Works Committee, it is proposed new, fit-for-purpose facilities will be constructed to support the relocation of the 17th Construction Squadron from Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales, to Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland.

The proposed project will provide new working accommodation, vehicle and equipment shelters, quartermaster stores, workshops for the Army and a new fire training area for the RAAF Fire Services.

The committee has conducted an inquiry and is of the view that the project represents value for money for the Commonwealth, is fit for purpose and is expedient to carry out.

Subject to parliamentary approval, construction is expected to begin in late 2015 and should be completed by late 2016.

I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.