The Australian Department of Defence has awarded a contract for design development activities on the Woomera Redevelopment Program in South Australia.
CIMIC’s CPB Contractors in a joint venture with Downer will contribute to a delivery phase consisting of upgrades to buildings, services and infrastructure, with an estimated value of between $500 million and $750 million.
CPB and Downer’s works on the project will form part of the Department of Defence’s submission for Parliamentary and Government approval.
The project will aim to redevelop the Airforce’s Woomera Range Complex, comprised of both the Woomera Test Range (Air Force Test Ranges Squadron), RAAF Base Woomera (20SQN) and the Nurrungar Test Range.
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The range supports a wide variety of trials covering many defence related technologies including ground-based weapons systems, explosive ordnance and hazardous materials, and specialised force preparation activities.
The Woomera Range Complex is approximately 450 kilometres north-west of Adelaide.
CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaria said the company had a long history of working with the Department of Defence.
“This important project will support Defence personnel with improved facilities and bring opportunities to the local area,” Santamaria said.