Aurecon has been selected as a partner by the Department of Defence to deliver the Estate Works Program (EWP) for the next six years, under a new Project Delivery Services (PDS) Contract signed this month.
The PDS, which forms part of the Base Services Transformation (BST) Program, will see Aurecon provide project management services for construction, maintenance, and consultancy projects across Australia’s Defence Estate to ensure operational readiness.
Aurecon has an over 60 year partnership with Defence.
“We are ready to step forward with a highly experienced, motivated and dedicated team who live and breathe the Defence mission – bringing genuine enthusiasm for collaboration and shared success as we navigate capital investment, and capitalise on innovation, modern technology, digitalisation and workforce capability opportunities,” Howes added.
From 2016 to current times, the company has helped Defence award more than 340 contracts to 46 Indigenous Business Enterprises and currently employs more than 80 veterans. Aurecon's national network includes regional SMEs, Indigenous businesses, and veteran-owned firms with specialist capabilities and local knowledge.
“This contract is about more than infrastructure; it is about strengthening the foundations of Defence capability today and for the future,” Howes affirmed. “We are excited to be part of this transformational journey that supports Defence readiness and creates broad social and economic benefits.”