Overview

The purpose of the National Airfields Capital Works - Western Australia (WA) project is to provide major maintenance of aircraft pavements, airfield lighting and related airfield drainage at RAAF Base Learmonth in WA.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (PWC) agreed for Defence to pursue an exemption, received on Thursday 30 November 2023.

Minister for Finance approval of Defence’s request, for exemption from referral to the PWC, was received on 07 February 2024. 

Community information

Consultation is ongoing with the civilian airport operator, Regional Airport Management Services, who operate the civilian terminal at RAAF Base Learmonth for the Exmouth Shire Council.

This project will seek to minimise impact on airline operations, including emergency services providers (such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service), and civil airlines.

Project details

This project will resurface selected end of life aircraft pavements and replace associated airfield lighting at RAAF Base Learmonth. Construction activities are will commence at RAAF Base Learmonth in November 2025 and are forecast for completion by mid 2028.

Construction camp accommodation will be provided either on base, or in town, to minimise effects on tourism and the local community.

CPB Contractors has been selected for the provision of constructability advice and staging advice for the Airside Method of Working Plan in the development phase.