The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works has recently commenced three new inquiries into proposed works by the Department of Defence (Defence), the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports and the Arts (DITRDCSA), and Services Australia under the Public Works Committee Act 1969.
Defence is proposing to deliver new facilities and infrastructure upgrades in support of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit at RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Territory. The proposed works include a new operations support facility, new vehicle shelters, and associated external works to provide infrastructure and security. The total estimated cost of the proposed project is $299.1 million (excluding GST).
DITRDCSA is proposing works under the Norfolk Island Multi-Purpose (NIMPS) Facility—Stage 1 Residential Aged Care Replacement Project. The proposed works include a 16-bed residential aged care facility, mortuary, ancillary storage and warehouse structures, upgraded site-wide infrastructure (electrical, water supply, wastewater, stormwater, communications, roads and footpaths) and the demolition of redundant facilities. The total estimated cost of the proposed works is $51.6 million (excluding GST)
Services Australia is proposing 11,301 square metres of fit-out works at new leased premises at 10 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, New South Wales. The new office space will replace Services Australia’s existing lease at 130 George Street, at a reduced Net Lettable Area. The total estimated project cost is $30.69 million (excluding GST).
The Committee invites interested individuals and organisations to make submissions by Thursday, 10 September 2026 for the Defence referral and Thursday, 1 October 2026 for the DITRDCSA and Services Australia referrals. More information is available on the Committee’s website.
Please note: the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works is not involved in the tendering process, awarding of contracts or details of the proposed works. Enquiries on these matters should be directed to the relevant Commonwealth entities.
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