Andrew Leigh (Fenner, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury) Share this | Link to 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: Department of Defence—Submarine Rotational Force—West, Priority Works, HMAS Stirling, Perth, Western Australia.

The Department of Defence is proposing to deliver new and upgraded facilities and infrastructure to support critical operational, maintenance and sustainment functions for the Submarine Rotational Force—West at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. The works relate to the design and licensing of radiological waste management and upgrades to the submarine pier and electrical services to supply the nuclear-powered submarines when in port. The scope of works involves upgrades to the marine infrastructure, including dredging; upgrades to the power station and network; a new pure water plant; upgrades to communications, firefighting and other engineering services infrastructure; construction of a radiological controls technical field office; and construction of a controlled industrial facility. The estimated project cost is $738.1 million, excluding GST. Subject to parliamentary approval, the works are expected to commence in early 2025, for completion in early 2027. The works must be referred to, considered by and reported on to both houses of parliament by the Public Works Committee before work may commence. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.