DPR 99/97 Wednesday July 30, 1997
TRANSFIELD SHIPLIFT PURCHASE SUPPORTS NAVY IN THE WEST
The Department of Defence has finalised the sale of its shiplift interest located south of Fremantle in Western Australia to Transfield Defence Systems (TDS) Pty Ltd.
The WA Marine Support Facility was commissioned in January 1989 under a three-way arrangement between the WA government, the Department of Defence, and WA company Australian Shipbuilding Industries.
TDS exercised its right as the long-term hirer of the equipment to purchase the WA Marine Support Facility on a commercial basis. The sale makes provision for third party access, representing a significant asset for support of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in the West.
The facility can accommodate vessels up to 8000 Tonnes, so it remains capable of providing support for RAN vessels based at HMAS Stirling, south of Perth.
Further information:
Dr Gary Ashton (06) 2663482