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 Climate, Change, Energy, the Environment and Water—Davis Station critical infrastructure works.

The Department of Climate, Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is proposing to undertake a program of works to sustain and renew ageing infrastructure at Davis Research Station in Antarctica. The works will replace end-of-life water, power and mechanical services operations at Davis Station to enable the station to be capable of supporting full station capacity. The scope of works will include a new water production and main power facility, a new vehicle workshop, refurbishment of all trade workshops, and the decommissioning and demolition of redundant structures. The total estimated capital cost for the works is $251.7 million, excluding GST. Subject to parliamentary approval, construction is expected to commence in mid-2025 and be completed by mid-2030.

The works must be referred to and 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.

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—Facilities to Support LAND 8113 Phase 1 Long Range Fires.

Defence is proposing works to provide new facilities and infrastructure at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct South Australia to support a regiment to operate and maintain a new long-range fire capability. Defence is also proposing works to upgrade and reuse existing training, sustainment and storage facilities at the School of Artillery in the Puckapunyal Military Area of Victoria to also support the new capability. The total estimated cost to the works is $376.7 million excluding GST. Subject to parliamentary approval, the works at Edinburgh are scheduled to commence in mid-2025 and be completed by late 2028. The works at Puckapunyal are scheduled to commence in mid-2025 and be completed by early 2026. The works must be referred to, considered by and reported on to both houses of parliament by the Public Works Committee before works may commence. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.

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: Services Australia—Proposed fit-out of existing leased premises at Caroline Chisholm Centre, 57 Athllon Drive, Greenway, Australian Capital Territory.

Services Australia is proposing works to fit out its existing premises at the Caroline Chisholm Centre, 57 Athllon Drive, Greenway, Australian Capital Territory. The works form part of an office consolidation project that will consolidate three of Services Australia sites into one by 2027 and deliver operational and financial efficiencies without impacting service delivery. The project will provide a modern and flexible workplace that meets Commonwealth occupational density targets and maximises the efficient use of space. The project budget is $144.49 million excluding GST. Subject to parliamentary approval, construction is expected to commence in August 2025 for completion in August 2027. The works must be referred to, considered by and reported on by both houses of parliament by the public works committee before work may commence. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.

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: Services Australia—Proposed fit-out of new leased premises at 158-186 Walker Street, Townsville, Queensland.

Services Australia is proposing works to fit out newly lease premises at 158-186 Walker Street, Townsville, Queensland. The fit-out is part of a project to consolidate Services Australia's two Townsville corporate office sites, located in Aitkenvale and at 235-259 Stanley Street, into a single building. A customer-facing service will be retained at Aitkenvale. The consolidation approach will deliver operational and financial efficiencies without impacting service delivery. The proposed works will provide a modern and flexible workplace that meets Commonwealth occupational density targets and maximises the efficient use of space. The project budget is $29.16 million excluding GST. Subject to parliamentary approval, construction is expected to commence in early 2025 and be completed in late 2027. The works must be referred to, considered by and reported on by both houses of parliament by the public works committee before work may commence. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.