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DevelopmentWA’s Australian Marine Complex has celebrated 21 year of operation, supporting the marine, defence and resources industries.
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According to the West Australian government, the site, located 23 kilometres south of Perth, is one of the nation’s two naval shipbuilding locations and is Australia’s largest integrated marine industry locations.
It is managed by DevelopmentWA’s Industrial Lands Authority supporting the manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and maintenance requirements of the state’s defence, marine and resources industries.
It delivers 50,000 jobs through the 700 businesses that have established short and long-term operations at the site.
To date, it has supported the delivery of 42 key projects to Western Australia’s resources and defence industries.
The site comprises of five specialist precincts, including shipbuilding, fabrication, support, technology and recreational boating.
Lands Minister John Carey welcomed the continued economic benefits of the site.
“With 21 years of successful operation, the Australian Marine Complex demonstrates the state government’s commitment to diversify Western Australia’s economy and create more jobs across a range of industries.
“The AMC is a unique and world-class facility that has made a significant contribution to the State’s defence, marine and resources industries and put our capabilities on the global map.
“The complex has seen continued and exponential growth since 2003, delivering some $3 billion in economic benefits to Western Australians and creating more than 50,000 jobs.”
The site comprises a 400,000-square metre heavy engineering and fabrication and assembly facility. It is also home to the Western Australian government’s Common User Facility.
Western Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry Paul Papalia explained that the site was critical for defence industry.
“The AMC CUF has been crucial for Australia’s defence needs, having been integral to key Royal Australian Navy sustainment requirements and increased capabilities,” Minister Papalia said.
“The first-class facility not only ensures excellence but also contributes to keeping jobs local and will be an essential asset for Western Australia and its pivotal role in the historic AUKUS alliance.”
