Brendan O'Connor (Gorton, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Home Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, I move:

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for consideration and report: Redevelopment of Tarin Kowt Stage 1 Project.

The Department of Defence proposes the redevelopment of Tarin Kowt stage 1 project. The project will provide upgraded living and working accommodation for Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to Tarin Kowt in Afghanistan. The project will replace the interim accommodation currently being used and provide longer term sustainable facilities with appropriate protection. The new facilities include protected living-in accommodation, kitchen facilities and working accommodation. Improvements will also be made to some existing facilities. The estimated out-turn cost of the proposal is $37.723 million plus GST. Subject to parliamentary approval, construction will commence in early 2010 and be completed by mid-2011. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.

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