Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (DMMF)

The Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (DMMF) is designed to accommodate the long-term maintenance and modification requirements for the Defence Force’s fleet of Boeing 737-variant military aircrafts including P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail aircraft. Strategically located as an extension of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Edinburgh Base, the $200 million facility includes a 240m-long, 60m-wide, 25m-high four-bay hanger with warehouses, workshops.
The 2.1-hectare purpose-built facility will be built on the 16-hectare parcel of land owned by the South Australian Government with a tow-way to connect the project area to RAAF base Edinburgh. Once complete, the operational facility will enhance Australia’s sovereign capabilities and enable maintenance and modifications to be carried out in Australia rather than sending the planes offshore.

Strong local outcomes

The project is expected to deliver 450 construction jobs during the build and deliver a legacy for the region. BESIX Watpac will work closely with local subcontractors to meet targets aligned with the Tailored Industry Participation Plan South Australia including 15% of total workforce completed by apprentices or trainees. Upon completion, the facility is expected to support around 50 new highly skilled jobs such as mechanical, avionics and structural engineers, painters and ground servicing equipment trades.