Babcock Pty Ltd'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.
Babcock Pty Ltd's 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.