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

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: CSIRO Clayton Property Strategy, Clayton, Victoria.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation requires facilities which are fit for purpose, support science and attract leading researchers and scientists to the organisation. This proposal includes the provision of a new building at North Clayton for the science, education and factories of the future innovation centre. This addition to the centre will have a focus on additive manufacturing and will be designed to demonstrate new concepts and technologies. In addition, the new building will house the CSIRO science education centres currently located at Highett. The estimated cost of the proposal is $32 million, plus GST, and includes escalation costs, contingencies and all professional fees. Subject to parliamentary approval, construction is scheduled to commence in June 2014 and be completed by December 2015. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.

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