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Recently-announced plans for the redevelopment of RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory are to be scrutinised by the parliamentary standing committee of public works at a public hearing, which will meet on 21 April.
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The parliamentary standing committee of public works plans to review the $1,174 million revampment plans, aimed at maintaining existing base capability and airfield works to support KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport operations. The committee also plans to examine the US Force Posture Initiative Airfield Work.
The proposed works at RAAF Base Tindal will include an F-35A Operational Precinct, upgrades to the on-base warehouse, minor pavement upgrades, counter measure storage and preparation facilities, engineering infrastructure and replacement of displaced elements. According to Defence, the F-35A Operational Precinct will also include:
- Squadron headquarters facility;
- Off-aircraft maintenance facility;
- Detached training facility;
- Parking apron; and
- Manual aircraft wash and engine wash.
The Committee will look to scrutinise:
- The stated purpose of the proposed work and its suitability for that purpose;
- The need for the work;
- The cost-effectiveness of the proposal; and
- The amount of revenue it will produce if the work is revenue producing the current and prospective value of the work.
However, it will not look at the tendering process, awarding of contracts or details of the proposed works.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the committee will be conducted by teleconference from 2pm to 3pm (AEST). The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.
