Aurecon’s Defence team lands significant project win – Air 7000 New Maritime Patrol Capability Facilities - Project Management/Contract Administration
David Barnes, Aurecon’s Development Leader, Defence said: “I am pleased to confirm that we have won a significant project win as the Project Manager/ Contractor Administrator for the Department of Defence’s Air 7000 project.”
The AIR 7000 Project Phase 2 is a Defence Capability Plan (DCP) funded project which will replace the aging RAAF Maritime Patrol Aircraft - the Lockheed AP-3C Orion - with new Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Response Aircraft ensuring that the RAAF bases are upgraded to cope with these new aircraft.
Barnes continued and said: “This is a significant win and we will be managing the design and delivery of the new and upgraded facilities and infrastructure at the main operating base at RAAF Edinburgh as well as a number of other bases.
“These new and upgraded facilities will be designed for purpose and will include command control centres, hangar facilities, pavements, new apron taxiway upgrades, hydrant refuelling systems, new Ordnance Loading Aprons and new aircraft wash facilities.”
There are important differences in the characteristics of the new aircraft, which has necessitated upgrades to existing infrastructure and construction of new facilities.
Key factors which contributed to Aurecon’s winning bid included the company’s approach to providing design certainty during the development stage of the project which leads to cost certainty during delivery. Additionally, the company has strong experienced team members capable of delivering a “best for client” focus.