CPB Contractors North Queensland Project Director, Carmelo DiBella and General Manager Defence, Brendan Sowry joined the Assistant Minister for Defence, The Hon Peter Khalil MP on Tuesday to celebrate the commencement of works for the Australian Government Department of Defence’s Army Aviation Program of Works Project at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Townsville and the Townsville Field Training Area.
In line with the objectives of the Defence Strategic Review, works include the upgrade or rebuild of infrastructure and facilities to support the relocation of both the 1st Aviation Regiment from Robertson Barracks and the 16th Aviation Brigade from Gallipoli Barracks to RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland. CPB Contractors will also construct a new attack helicopter Forward Arming and Refuelling Point at the Townsville Field Training Area, new and refurbished staff working areas, aircraft storage, maintenance and refuelling facilities, explosive ordnance areas, and the supporting civil and services infrastructure.
CPB Contractors North Queensland Project Director, Carmelo DiBella said, “With more than 50 years’ experience delivering critical and complex infrastructure for North Queensland, CPB Contractors’ skilled local workforce looks forward to leveraging lessons learnt to deliver the program of works in line with all operational and security requirements, while minimising impact to military and civilian activities at the RAAF Base Townsville. Building on our strong local network, we will ensure this project maximises social and economic opportunities for the community, industry and Indigenous peoples.”
CPB Contractors General Manager Defence, Brendan Sowry said, “This project continues the long-standing partnership between CPB Contractors and the Department of Defence. The Army Aviation Program of Works is critical to supporting the Australian Defence Force’s evolving aviation capabilities. Our expert team is committed to ensuring the safe, secure and successful delivery of programs across both the RAAF Base Townsville and the Townsville Field Training Area locations.”