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BAE SYSTEMS awarded WOOMERA support contract

15 Oct 2001

Leading defence and aerospace company BAE Systems has been awarded an approximately A$50 million contract to support Defence operations over 10 years at Woomera in South Australia.

BAE Systems will be responsible for facilities management and the provision of a wide range of essential services such as security, emergency, information technology and general administration support. The contract also includes operation of the ELDO Hotel and the Woomera Heritage Centre.

Speaking at a contract signature ceremony in Woomera today, Jim McDowell, Chief Executive, BAE Systems Australia said the company's approach to the Woomera contract would draw on the strengths of its Customer Solutions & Support business.

"Our selection demonstrates the Commonwealth's confidence in BAE Systems to provide high value support services and recognises the opportunities provided by a contracting relationship with defence that is based on mutual opportunity to provide a real commitment to building a secure future for Woomera," said Jim McDowell.

The contract encourages BAE Systems to market the use of the Woomera Prohibited Area to deliver benefits for Defence and the Woomera region. With a strong background in trial support activities and a global presence in the Defence and Aerospace markets, BAE Systems is well positioned to attract and support future additional high value business at Woomera.

The company is involved in a number of current and prospective trial activities - such as the Japanese Super-Sonic Transport (SST) project, aircraft/missile trials and future spacecraft re-entry programs.

BAE Systems has teamed with Cowell Electric, Eurest, GHD, Outback Electronics and Wagnitz Building Services for this contract and operations will be phased in starting this month.

"The BAE Systems-led team aims to contribute to a positive future for Woomera by attracting new business for both the test range and the village," said Jim McDowell. "We look forward to working with the Department of Defence over the next decade on this vital international defence and aerospace facility."