Andrew Leigh (Fenner, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury) Share 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: Department of Defence—Blamey Barracks Kapooka redevelopment project, Kapooka, New South Wales.

Following the presentation of a report by the joint Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works to both houses of the parliament, the House of Representatives is now asked to resolve that it is expedient to carry out the Blamey Barracks Kapooka redevelopment project. The proposed works include the upgrade and replacement of site-wide infrastructure, including services, roads and footpaths, living-in accommodation, working accommodation, and training, health and wellbeing and logistics facilities. Redundant facilities will also be demolished. The estimated total cost of the works is $889.2 million, excluding GST. The proposed works were referred to the Public Works Committee on 2 September 2025. Following its inquiry, the committee recommended that the House of Representatives resolve that it is expedient to carry out the proposed works. Subject to parliamentary approval, construction is expected to commence in mid 2026 and be completed by mid-2033.

On behalf of the government, I would like to thank the committee, ably chaired by the member for Makin, for undertaking a timely inquiry. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.

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