RAAF AMBERLEY - 17TH CONSTRUCTION SQUADRON
CLIENT
BVN Architecture
SECTOR
Defence
CONSTRUCTION VALUE
$72 million
PROJECT PARTNERS
RAAF AMBERLEY - C-17 MAINTENANCE FACILITY
RAAF AMBERLEY - AUSTRALIAN SUPER HORNETS
PROJECT SUMMARY
This project established a new compound for the Army 6th Engineering Services Regiment at Amberley, consolidating several sections into a single precinct. The development included the creation of new storage areas, training and maintenance facilities, and a headquarters building. Before constructing the new 17th CS facility over the old base firefighting training area, an expanded firefighting facility was designed and constructed 500 meters away, ensuring the continued functionality and readiness of critical training operations.
Key Engineering Details
Significant earthworks have been undertaken to provide suitable building and trafficable areas on highly reactive soils. Stormwater collection and diversions were required to cater for significant external catchments, along woth interfacing to existing active-use roadways.