Babcock's Western Australia operation is to take up new
accommodation within the Henderson Marine Complex, in a move that
will provide better access and greater flexibility in serving its
customers, and supporting the Royal Australian Navy.
The new premises will comprise modern planning and design
offices and a 600 m2 workshop. The state of the
art facility will be fitted with video conferencing and
telecommunication facilities to allow fully integrated
communications with suppliers, customers and other divisions with
the Babcock International Group. The workshop will be
furnished with the latest equipment aimed at improving efficiency
and reducing costs, all contributing towards increasing service
availability of a variety of naval equipments, now and in the
future.
Mark Powell, general manager of Babcock's West Australian
operation, is overseeing the design and development of the new
building. "The new facility is tailored to suit our current
requirements, with the flexibility for reconfiguration to respond
to our growing business needs," he said. "This move underpins
Babcock's commitment to working closely with its customers in
supporting the Royal Australian Navy. It will provide a
better working environment for our people, and demonstrates our
confidence in our business going forward."
The design and development of the new building is currently
underway, with construction due to commence in the second quarter
of 2012, to be ready for occupation by the end of the year.
Architects have been asked to provide a facility that recognises
the latest in environmental design making good use of natural and
energy efficient lighting.
Babcocks head office is in Mawson Lakes, South Australia, with
premises comprising offices with assembly and test workshops at
Techport Australia, Adelaide (Australia's naval industry
hub). Babcock's Western Australian operation provides support
services for the Collins Class submarines and Anzac class frigates
based at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island.