Two new inquiries for the Public Works Committee

THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works announced that it will scrutinise two new proposals from the National Museum of Australia and CSIRO.

These projects include a consolidation of CSIRO’s presence in Sydney and a major redevelopment of the galleries at the National Museum of Australia.

It is anticipated that the Committee will conduct public and in-camera hearings for the inquiries later in 2019.

Details of the projects:

• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Sydney Consolidation Project - $113.7 million – Sydney, New South Wales; and
• National Museum of Australia Proposed Gallery Redevelopment Stage 1: Life in Australia - $20.5 million – Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

The Committee would like to hear from all individuals or organisations interested in the inquiries. Submissions will be accepted until March 14, 2019.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works is not involved in the tendering process, the awarding of contracts or details of the proposed works. Enquiries on those matters should be addressed to CSIRO and the National Museum of Australia.

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