#Overview
This state-of-the-art defence infrastructure facility is designed to support, sustain and train Australian Army personnel on the next generation of Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The project has also extended BESIX Watpac’s involvement in the LAND 400 program.
The facility features new and upgraded maintenance and simulation facilities at Adelaide's Edinburgh Defence Precinct in the state of South Australia. The project follows the completion of the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence, a large-scale industrial facility for Rheinmetall Defence Australia in 2020 that produces the BOXER CRVs. Three main components were delivered: maintenance facilities, a simulation centre and site works.
#Details
#Delivery
Maintenance Facilities
The JLU-S Vehicle Workshop includes 16 vehicle maintenance bays, grit blasting and wash bay, engine/hydraulic room for petrol oils and lubricants, working accommodation and amenities for workshop staff.
AFV Simulation Centre
The AFV Simulation Centre is a two-storey AFV Simulation Centre comprising classrooms, lecture theatre, and Field Service Representative offices, workspaces and amenities.
Site Works
Site works consisted of vehicle hardstand for parking and temporary storage of vehicles in repair and circulation, 12 trickle charging stations, new HV kiosk, car park and a central energy plant.
Innovative modular construction methodology delivers significant program savings
An innovative modular construction methodology to accelerate construction of the Simulation Centre involved building the project's structural steel plant platforms on the ground, which allowed the project team to install the mechanical and hydraulic services on the platforms and then lifting them into position, as opposed to assembling on the roof. This method delivered significant program savings, being completed in just 60 days with a total of six 25-tonne lifts, and enhanced efficiency, and prioritised safety by eliminating the need for rooftop installations.
Industrial
