Australian-Singapore Military Training Initiative Project

site overview

The Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) is one of Australia’s key Defence training areas, and its expansion will not only deepen our Defence relationship with Singapore but also support economic growth in the region. By the end of 2028, 14,000 Singaporean personnel will spend 18 weeks annually in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.

The initiative provides the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) with increased access to Australian military training areas and is an important way of strengthening Australia’s bilateral Defence relationship with Singapore.

The project involves constructing new, and upgrading existing, facilities and infrastructure at SWBTA to support training activities of the SAF.

key outcomes

Mitcon Projects extensive experience in both concrete structures and Defence works, combined with their local business position, have played a pivotal role in assisting Laing O’Rourke to deliver this scope of works for Defence.

Overall Mitcon Projects was engaged in excess of $28m of Contract Works; pouring 15,000m3 of concrete. We are proud to have engaged numerous local vendors, subcontractors and employees over the duration of the project, whilst also exceeding our commitment to employing local indigenous labour.

ASMTI - Stage 7 – FRP Package

Location: Shoalwater Bay, Queensland

Dates: February 2021 - August 2022

Client: Laing O’Rourke

Budget: $7.6M

scope of works

Mitcon Projects delivered the full FRP package across 30 buildings - including the provision of all labour, plant, equipment, and materials to complete the works. Work activities include detailed excavation, steelfixing, formwork and concrete place and finish for footings, ground slabs and suspended slabs.

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ASMTI - Stage 14 - FRP Package

Location: Ogmore, Queensland

Dates: September 2021 – May 2022

Client: Laing O’Rourke

Budget: $4.0M

scope of works

Mitcon Projects delivered the full FRP package across 11 buildings - including the provision of all labour, plant, equipment, and materials to complete the works. Work activities include detailed excavation, steelfixing, formwork and concrete place and finish for footings, ground slabs and suspended slabs.

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ASMTI - Stage 7 - Pavement & Civils

Location: Shoalwater Bay, Queensland

Dates: June 2022 – April 2023

Client: Laing O’Rourke

Budget: $5.1M

scope of works

Mitcon Projects delivered the civil and pavement package including the provision of all labour, plant, equipment, and materials for:

▪ Bulk and detailed excavation

▪ Concrete pavements (Lean Mix Subbase to MRTS39 & Steel Fibre Base to MRTS40)

▪ Kerb & Channel

▪ Hardstand drainage channels

▪ Building aprons & footpaths

▪ Bio retention basins, bunds, offtake channels and sediment forebay slabs

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ASMTI - Stage 5 - Pavement & Civils

Location: Shoalwater Bay, Queensland

Dates: June 2022 – April 2023

Client: Laing O’Rourke

Budget: $4.6M

scope of works

Mitcon Projects delivered the civil and pavement package including the provision of all labour, plant, equipment, and materials for:

▪ Detailed earthworks and spray sealing

▪ Concrete pavements (Lean Mix Subbase to MRTS39 & Steel Fibre Base to MRTS40)

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ASMTI - Stage 14 - Pavement & Civils

Location: Ogmore, Queensland

Dates: July 2022 – May 2023

Client: Laing O’Rourke

Budget: $3.7M

scope of works

Mitcon Projects delivered the civil and pavement package including the provision of all labour, plant, equipment, and materials for:

▪ Bulk and detailed excavation

▪ Concrete pavements (Lean Mix Subbase to MRTS39 & Steel Fibre Base to MRTS40)

▪ Kerb & Channel

▪ Hardstand drainage channels

▪ Building aprons & footpaths

▪ Bio retention basins, bunds, offtake channels and sediment forebay slabs

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ASMTI - Stage 3 - Pavement & Civils

Location: Ogmore, Queensland

Dates: July 2023 – December 2023

Client: Laing O’Rourke

Budget: $3.7M

scope of works

Mitcon Projects delivered the civil and pavement package including the provision of all labour, plant, equipment, and materials for:

▪ Bulk and detailed excavation, including rock drilling

▪ Concrete pavements (Lean Mix Subbase to MRTS39 & Steel Fibre Base to MRTS40)

▪ Specialised Defence Vehicle wash bay, loading ramp and hardstand

▪ Sediment basin and supporting infrastructure pads