Upgrade for Forward Defence Base

GHD has been engaged by the Department of Defence as project manager and contract administrator on a major upgrade of facilities at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base Butterworth in Malaysia — a pivotal forward operating base for Australia.

The RMAF Butterworth Malaysia rationalisation project involves new construction and the refurbishment of a range of facilities to comply with the various relevant standards and codes. The works must meet the functional and security requirements of the Australian Defence Forces units deployed at the base, including the Royal Australian Air Force 324 Combat Support Squadron and 92 Wing Detachment A as well as the Army’s 2nd/30th Training Group and Rife Company Butterworth.

The project includes the construction of three new headquarters (buildings), following the demolition of the three existing structures; the refurbishment and upgrading of existing accommodation and facilities; some building extensions; and building of a new sewage treatment plant.