Joint media release
Six companies have been awarded contracts worth more than $11 million under the $2.25 billion Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) as the expansion of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area ramps up in Central Queensland.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, said the contracts were part of up-to 200 sub-contract packages to be made available over the next five years in the region.
“The Shoalwater Bay Training Area is one of Australia’s most important Defence training areas, and its expansion is supporting economic growth in Central Queensland,” Minister Price said.
“We are committed to maximising opportunities for local industry across the life of the ASMTI through its Local Industry Capability Plan,” Minister Price said.
Sub-contracts for fuel supply, consumables, potable water, fencing and engineering services have been awarded to companies based in the Capricorn region:
Federal Member for Capricornia, the Hon Michelle Landry MP, said these packages were in addition to the Central Queensland businesses already engaged in the design and construction of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area expansion.
“I’m extremely pleased with the level of engagement with local industry and businesses under the ASMTI,” Ms Landry said.
“This initiative is a game-changer for our region and it’s only through the support of our Government that we’re seeing so many local jobs and opportunities created.”
To learn more about the ASMTI or to get involved, visit www.defence.gov.au/Initiatives/ASMTI/
Kathy Quinn (Minister Price): +61 468 369 301
Tom Birkbeck (Assistant Minister Landry): +61 418 908 159
Defence Media: (02) 6127 1999, media [at] defence.gov.au
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