$95m defence project brings jobs
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- Written by: Philippa Borland Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
A $95 million defence project at Orchard Hills is set to bring jobs to Penrith.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, and Federal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh MP, announced that construction of the Naval Guided Weapons Maintenance Facilities Project would start before the end of year.
National construction and property development company WATPAC had been awarded the Head Contract. Ms McIntosh describes the development as “a win for Western Sydney jobs” as WATPAC has committed to sourcing 95% of their sub-contract work from local industry within 50 kilometres of Defence Establishment Orchard Hills.
In addition, the development enhances Western Sydney’s position at the forefront of defence technology and advanced manufacturing.
“I formed the Lindsay Jobs of the Future Forum to encourage our kids to be educated and trained in the jobs coming to Western Sydney and I look forward to seeing our defence technology evolve right here in Orchard Hills,” said Ms McIntosh.
Read more about the Naval Guided Weapons Maintenance Facilities Project.
Image: Mr Brad Thomas (Right), Deputy Director Naval Missile Maintenance, Defence, Melissa McIntosh, MP and Mr Greg Chronopoulos (Left), Project Manager and Contract Administrator, Aurecon