HDR launches new leadership team with defence focus

HDR has been involved in multiple projects including the Riverina Redevelopment Program, Robertson Barracks Base Improvement Program, RAAF Base Tindal Redevelopment Stage Six and US  Force Posture Initiatives, Airfield Works and Associated Infrastructure Project, AIR 5428 Pilot Training System Program, AIR 9000 Phase 8 MH-60R Seahawk Romeo Facilities Project, Defence Logistics Transformation Program Package 1, and the Australian Defence Force Academy Redevelopment.

“HDR has been delivering Defence projects for over 30 years,” said HDR director of defence Stuart Aslett.

“We were the first practice to deliver a project under the Managing Contractor model, introduced in 1993, and were part of a design consortium that delivered the first ever Defence Public-Private Partnership project in 2004.

“With this depth of experience comes a deeply nuanced understanding of the shifting challenges and complexities of the sector, and the capability to deliver base redevelopments, capability facilities, and operational and training environments that can sustain military capabilities for the next decade.” 

HDR is currently working in partnership with GroupGSA to design the $1.8 billion Riverina Redevelopment Program for three Defence establishments.

“In an increasingly complex geopolitical climate, building highly technical, agile, and resilient Defence infrastructure requires significant industry collaboration, innovation, and international engagement,” Aslett said.

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“At HDR, we are uniquely positioned to tap into our global defence, science, and technology exchange across the US, UK, and Europe to deliver these kinds of programs at speed.” 

HDR managing principal Cate Cowlishaw said HDR has over 30 years of experience in the design and delivery of projects for the Department of Defence.

“Our multilateral approach to Defence design means that the growth and development of the sector is being continually shaped by the breadth and deep expertise of our national and local resources,” she said.

“With a strengthened and diversified leadership team, we are well-positioned to build on our capability edge and operate in a digitally charged and increasingly complex geopolitical climate.”

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.