THE HON DR BRENDAN NELSON MP

Minister for Defence

PETER LINDSAY MP

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence

BUDGET 2007-08

$21.6 Million in Defence SPENDING

FOR THE ACT

Defence facilities in the Australian Capital Territory will benefit from $21.6 million in funding for 2007-08.

Estate Upkeep

Estate upkeep works provide for the ongoing maintenance of Defence’s extensive existing base infrastructure, including airfields, naval bases, barracks, training ranges, cadet facilities and fuel farms.  The rolling maintenance program is developed and revised each year, focussing on areas of highest priority. 

During 2007-08 Defence will spend approximately $21.6 million on estate upkeep in the Australian Capital Territory.

Examples of works to be undertaken in the Australian Capital Territory include:

·         ongoing performance-based maintenance of fixed plant and equipment;

·         reactive maintenance in response to inevitable break-downs, faults and failures;

·         environmental monitoring, management and remediation works on field training areas and firing ranges;

·         improvement of the power supply at Russell Offices; and

·         upgrade of officer cadet living accommodation at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Capital Infrastructure

Significant additional expenditure is expected to be announced during the year as further projects are considered for approval.  Projects scheduled for the Australian Capital Territory include the HMAS Creswell Redevelopment, and Single Living Environment and Accommodation Precinct Phase 2 proposals for Duntroon and the Australian Defence Force Academy.