Three new inquiries for the Public Works Committee

THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works yesterday announced that it is inquiring into three new proposals from the Department of Defence. These projects continue the busy work program of the Public Works Committee and include two projects based in Darwin and one in Sydney with the total value of all the projects being scrutinised being $782.1 million.

It is anticipated that the Committee will conduct public and in-camera hearings for the inquiries in May or June 2018.

Details of the projects can be found below:

• Facilities to Support Naval Operations in the North – $272.6 million - Darwin, NT
• Larrakeyah Barracks Redevelopment - $223.0 million – Darwin, NT
• Garden Island (East) Critical Infrastructure Recovery Project - $286.5 million – Sydney, NSW

The Committee would like to hear from all individuals or organisations interested in the inquiries. Submissions will be accepted until 27 April 2018.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works is neither involved in the tendering process nor the awarding of contracts. Enquiries on those matters should be addressed to the Department of Defence.

Interested members of the public may wish to track the committee via the website.

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