Page 67 - Australian Defence Magazine Dec-Jan 2021

Engineering the
Future of Defence
With more than four decades of Australian Defence experience, Laing O’Rourke has established itself as an award-winning contractor, delivering more than $3bn worth of major Defence projects Australia-wide.
Osborne North Development Project, SA
As managing contractor, Laing O’Rourke is delivering the complex construction, refurbishment and modernisation of purpose-built facilities to enable the most effective build of Australia’s Future Submarine fleet.
The project is showcasing Digital Engineering and a digital delivery platform, with the goal of creating the digital shipyard of the future.
Larrakeyah Barracks Redevelopment and HMAS Coonawarra Facilities Support to Naval Operations, NT
Laing O’Rourke is supporting Defence’s operations in the Northern Territory delivering both projects as managing contractor.
The base’s urban neighbours and sensitive marine environment requires a sympathetic approach through adopting modern methods of construction.
ASMTI Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Qld
The Australian-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) Facilities project at Shoalwater Bay Training Area is a critical element of maximising Australia’s and Singapore’s Defence capabilities.
Throughout the delivery phase, the project is targeting and on track to achieve 80% local participation to create a lasting legacy in Central Queensland.
Battlefield Airlifter Project, Qld
The Battlefield Airlifter Project is nearing completion reconfiguring RAAF Base Amberley to permanently house, maintain and operate the C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlifter aircraft.
The squadron’s headquarters can be flexibly and efficiently reshaped to suit the squadron’s profile throughout its lifecycle, reducing the facilities whole-of-life cost.