iscover
The Queensland government and RGM Maintenance have officially opened a new Townsville Maintenance Facility to support heavy maintenance and sustainment on Defence vehicles and equipment.
The new facility, in the Townsville State Development Area, is expected to strengthen the state’s industrial and Defence sustainment capability with 44 vehicle bays and a newly commissioned 20-tonne overhead crane.
The opening event included a formal welcome and a guided facility tour for invited guests, stakeholders and industry partners. The facility was officially opened by the Deputy Premier of Queensland and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie MP.
RGM Maintenance directors Russell Newman and Greg Jackson said the new facility reflected the company’s long-term commitment to Townsville and its ongoing role in supporting Defence readiness and sovereign industrial capability in Northern Australia.
“RGM Maintenance has maintained a longstanding presence in Townsville and continued to prioritise local employment and veteran recruitment, supporting personnel transitioning from Australian Defence Force service into long-term civilian careers aligned with Defence industry needs,” according to a statement from the company.
The project was jointly funded by RGM Maintenance and the Queensland government.
