7RAR Battalion

RELOCATION OF THE 7th ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (7RAR)
MECHANISED BATTALION TO ADELAIDE

  • Value
    $597.4 million – Edinburgh Defence Precinct facilities only
  • Key Partners

    Army Headquarters
    Defence Support Group
    1st Brigade

  • Project Overview

    The 7RAR Battle Group will relocate from its current location in Darwin to new facilities within the Edinburgh Defence Precinct.

    With 1,200 personnel, the Battalion includes a mechanised infantry battalion equipped with upgraded M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers, a mechanised combat engineer squadron, a self-propelled artillery battery, a combat services support team and a detachment from the headquarters of the 1st Brigade.

    Construction of over $597.4 million of new facilities at Edinburgh has commenced. The facilities will include working accommodation, training facilities, a driver training area, a vehicle wash point and common user facilities for both Army and Air Force including health, mess, fitness and community facilities. In addition, there will be a significant upgrade to infrastructure at Edinburgh Defence Precinct.

  • Project Milestones
    Dec 05 Australian Government announce relocation of 7RAR to Edinburgh Defence Precinct
    Oct 2008

    Oct 2008    		 Baulderstone Pty Ltd awarded construction contract for Packages 1 & 2 of the new facility
    Construction works commence at Edinburgh
    Late 2010 Majority of construction works complete
    Early 2011 7RAR Battalion relocate from Darwin to Adelaide