About the base
This ‘forward facing’ base is designed so that operational units can move into existing facilities at little or no notice in the event of a crisis or for Defence exercises.
Access
Access to the base is to be coordinated through the RAAF Townsville Air Base Command Post.
Visitors and contractors must sign in and out of the base via the register located at the RAAF Caretaker’s Office.
As the site is remote, a mobile number must be provided on the sign in sheet in the event of an emergency.
Note: Telstra provides the most reliable coverage at the site.
Visiting hours
Access to RAAF Scherger is to be during normal business hours:
- 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday – Thursday)
- 7:30 am to 2:00 pm on Friday.
Road rules
Speed is limited to 40 km/h in the Married Quarter area, all other areas are 60 km/h.
Hazards
| Hazard Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Movement | Do not enter airside, runways or tarmacs unless authorised to do so or accompanied by an authorised person. |
| Explosive Ordnance | It is prohibited to enter areas where explosive ordnance is stored and prepared. A red flag will signify when these areas are handling or preparing ordnance. |
| Wildlife | A number of wild animals inhabit the base including wild pigs, kangaroos, and both venomous and non-venomous snakes. These animals should be avoided at all times, or ensure safety precautions are taken if needing to work in the vicinity. |
| Heat related illness | Ensure adequate hydration to reduce dehydration and becoming unwell from exposure to the sun. |
| Telephone coverage | Mobile service providers are unable to provide adequate service. Telstra coverage is recommended as it is the most reliable. |
Sirens will communicate information about the base security status and procedures. In the event you hear any of the following emergency warning tones, stop what you are doing immediately and follow the direction of your escort or ECO Warden. In the absence of direction, follow the procedures below and those detailed in the following pages of the National Base Induction.
|
Status |
Sounds |
Procedure |
|---|---|---|
|
Alert |
‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command |
Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness. |
|
Evacuation |
‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + ‘evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command |
Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction. |
|
Lockdown |
Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command |
Follow the CLOSE procedure.
|
|
Stand down |
Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command |
Resume normal activities. |
Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations.
Access requests:
07 4752 1888
tvl.abcp@defence.gov.au
General enquiries:
0409 465 217
basemanagement.raafscherger@defence.gov.au