Defence & Space Innovation projects -

Defence & Space Innovation Projects

Sitzler bring six decades of construction experience across the Nation, including works at all Defence Bases in the Northern Territory, multiple Bases in South Australia and Western Australia.

Whilst we operate within and deliver projects in multiple industry sectors, Sitzler continue to focus on Defence projects as a priority and consider ourselves to be a key delivery partner for Defence and the Commonwealth.

Our comprehensive Defence project portfolio includes the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure which includes, Space Surveillance, Infrastructure Upgrades, Warehousing, Training Areas and Ranges, Explosive Ordinance Facilities, Command Headquarters, Aircraft Pavements, Live in Accommodation and Precinct Refreshes.

Click below to view our projects for each sector:

Projects - $100M+

SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS TELESCOPE (SST)

Exmouth, WA

Client: Department of Defence

The Space Situational Telescope was relocated from New Mexico to a purpose-built facility at the Harold E Holt Naval Base in Exmouth. Sitzler undertook the role of IMC for Defence and through the integration of a US design constructed the new facilities under Australian Standards with upgrades to suit installation in a cyclonic area.
The construction was unique providing the Azimuth base with an ultra-stable central and isolated concrete pier and a Dome structure of some 270 Tonnes that rotates in synchronicity with the telescope at a maximum of 17 degrees per second.
The unique state of the art facilities will assist to develop the Australian Defence Force and enhanced southern hemisphere space surveillance capability. They will be remotely operated by RAAF in collaboration with the United States providing an increased ability to monitor satellites and track space debris.

SINGLE LIVING & ACCOMODATION PRECINCT (SINGLE LEAP)

Client: PPP Plenary Living & Dept. of Defence

SINGLE LIVING & ACCOMMODATION PRECINCT (SINGLE LEAP)

Darwin NT

The Single Living Environment and Accommodation Precinct (Single LEAP) project was a PPP project to deliver 918 individual living quarters to Larrakeyah and Robertson Barracks in the Northern Territory. This project was part of an Australia wide commitment to increase ‘on base’ living quarters by 3,500.

Projects - $40M-$100M

HEH SPACE SITUATIONAL C-BAND RADAR

Exmouth, WA

Client: Department of Defence

The C-band radar installation at Harold E Holt Naval Communication Station is a new radar support structure and equipment housing and included the refurbishment of the existing Satellite Communication Centre in acceptance of the new facility. Through design and constructability review Sitzler were able to enhance program rationalisation and whole of life aspects associated through consultation with the USAF design team.

Projects - $0M-$40M

Explosive Ordnance Logistics Reform Program (EOLRP)

Darwin, NT

Client: Department of Defence

The Explosive Ordnance Logistics Reform Program (EOLRP) is a comprehensive purpose-build logistics faciltity to increase the explosive ordnance (EO) storage and handling capability of Joint Logistics Command for the Department of Defence.

US Force Posture Review

Darwin, NT

Client: Department of Defence

The accommodation and working facilities at Robertson Barracks and RAAF Darwin were constructed to support the 1,200 US Marines deployed to Darwin in 2014. This project was delivered through the National Program Management Office (NPMO), within the Defence Support and Reform Group. Overall, the project manufactured and delivered 60 Modular buildings over a 9 week period.

Robertson Barracks Training Range

Darwin, NT

Client: Department of Defence

The Robertson Barracks Training Range is a twin 10 lane 25m Firing Range within the newly acquired Close Field Training Area opposite the Barracks. It is the first facility within this new complex and includes a rubberized floor complete with underfloor drainage to minimise maintenance and maximise the safety of range users.

North Command Headquarters

Client: Department of Defence

NORCOM HQ is the Senior Defence Organisation in Northern Australia and incorporates the command of all three Defence Forces. The building is designed and classified as a Category A post disaster facility and continue normal operation throughout and immediately after severe tropical cyclones.