The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has awarded Master Planner, Environmental Impact Assessor, and Cost Planner contracts for the Macquarie Island Station Project (MISP).
These contracts are an important milestone for the Project and will play key roles in the planning and design of the new research station on Macquarie Island.
Master Planner
AECOM Australia Pty Ltd has been awarded the Master Planner contract.
Environmental Impact Assessor
GHD Pty Ltd has been awarded the Environmental Impact Assessor contract.
Cost Planner
North Projects Pty Ltd has been awarded the Cost Planner contract MISP.
Upgrades to support high priority science
In 2024, the Federal Government allocated $370 million over nine years for the construction of the new research station, securing the future of Australia's presence on Macquarie Island in support of high priority science.
The new research station will provide safer, more sustainable, and resilient facilities for critical science. This will improve expeditioner wellbeing, and reduce disruptions to station operations, maintenance requirements, and the overall station footprint.
The AAD has commenced critical planning and assessment to support the construction of the new research station. Alongside this, the AAD is undertaking critical sustainment (workplace health and safety) works to allow for the continued safe operation of the existing research station over the new research station construction period.
The Macquarie Island Station Project is scheduled for completion in 2033.
