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Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) has chosen the AECOM and Aurecon Joint Venture (AAJV) to deliver the concept design for the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) that will deliver Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine program, at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. The contract will see up to 200 people from AAJV working alongside ANI within a dedicated project office to design the NPSCY.
As part of the trilateral AUKUS security partnership, Australia is planning to build the new SSN-AUKUS submarine, in addition to acquiring nuclear-powered Virginia class submarines from the United States.
The unique infrastructure required to build Australia’s first Nuclear Powered Submarines will be extensive and technically complex, and the design and construction is expected to span more than a decade. It requires a significant enhancement to the existing Osborne shipyards, where the diesel-electric powered Collins Class Submarines, are currently serviced and maintained.
The project will transform the shipyard and adjoining industrial land into one of the most advanced technical hubs in the world, employing up to 4,000 people during construction. According to the Australian Submarine Agency, a further 4,000-5,500 direct jobs are expected to be created to build the nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia.
Damon Howes, Managing Director, Defence & National Security, Aurecon said “We have extensive knowledge of the Osborne Naval Shipyard, having successfully delivered projects on behalf of ANI at Osborne South, such as the Hunter Class Frigate facilities. The NPSCY is a project that is critical to Australia’s long-term defence capability, and we see it as a privilege to work alongside ANI to deliver it.
“The legacy of skills that will be created from this project through maximising South Australian industry participation, will span generations and be a major boost to Australia’s sovereign capability and local defence industry sector,” said Mr. Howes.
The AAJV joint venture combines world class expertise in naval defence infrastructure with local understanding of successfully delivering projects on behalf of Defence. AAJV will collaborate with current and future local defence industry and draw upon its global expertise across shipyard planning and maritime engineering.
AAJV is focused on the design of facilities and infrastructure to support outfitting, consolidation and commissioning of submarines, it will not be handling any nuclear material or be responsible for its management.
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