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A Message from the Mayor

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As we work towards the future development and investment in our region, we welcome the opportunityto work together with the Department of Defence to determine opportunities for the

I future and take advantage of the development and infrastructure already available. 1 The Rockhappton Region is transforming into a major economic and lifestyle hub for the broader I

Central Qu&nsland region with the City of Rockhampton being one of two key regional logistical centres outside of the south east comer in Queenstand. The region has established logistic I frameworks and collaboration from local enterprises that haw demonstrated continued support to Australian Defence Force needs and coalition level defence activities over the past 40t years. I

ffeaive sustainment I

and force projectlo;l o/ high &eglc ben& in the coni&t of a rapldly changing domestic and international environment 1 The recently conducted joint combinedTalisman Sabre exercises between the US Defence Force and the Australian Defmce Force was one of the largest and most successful exercises ever conducted utllising Shoatwater Bay Military Training Area, Rockahmpton Airport and the staging

I point of the Western Street Defence facility.

This submission outlines these current and proposed future benefits of the Rockhampton Region for the Australian Defence Force, and we look forward to ongolng collaboration so as to achieve the

I best possible outcomes for Defence and our community. I

Brad Carter

~ojcham~ton Reglonal Council

Raekhmpt#rR.gkrulbundl PO Box 1860, Rockhampton Q 4700 Phone: 1300 22 55 77 Eman: enquid~mqM.gtu.au

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Execuhve 'Summary

- The Minister for Defence has initiated a Force Posture Aeview (FPRI to assess the oeoaraDh~ dimsition - - . of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to meet current and future strategic challenges. In order io assist in the FPR's assessment. the Secretariat has invited interested panies to make representative submissions covering the ADF FPR Terms of Refere kegional Council submits the following informatton supporting t

Rodthampton Regbn provides a centrallsed. sustalnabk and cost effective location for future ADF fence and their families c,I-, 5bP *

Rockhampton Regional Council wlll invest over - finandal year and has actlvities.The airport s w o

-- A o support defence opedons and training with investment m z t m e n t to expand capacity. . storage reserve in close to =I

offering Defence an opportunity to support es a realinic alternative for armina naval

he linoral environment. -

n rany Defence related activity within the Central Region, and play an t m p m of defence inventory and vehicle traffic (firwghout general sustainment and exercise periods.

Rockhamuton Recllm has demonstrated that it has the canabilitv and cam This is suppotted through its abillty to kustai; extant

' - w e majority d community attitudes toward both nationd and international defence

encourage Increased activity and/or basing.

The Rockhampton Reg i i l Council is committed to advancing the Regton's capabiiitla through its investment in road and nil netnrorfa, alrport capital works and further development of the Bajooi Expioslve Facility. It offers expansion oppomnftles for the garrison of operational or training units, naval ships andlor RAAF support through its prmcirnity to regional ports, a capable airport a large training area, and residential development opportunities.

The Region offers a reliable pod ofqudlhed and skilled labour, able to respond to the seasonal nature I of ~ef&ce, wlth demonstrable expertise in supporting equipment storage, maintenance and logistics.

Rodchampton Regional Coundi lmrhes Defence to meet with Council to diiuss the areas highlighted wlthin

I this submission to further understand the commitment and investment the Reglon offers the FPR

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The brief is prepared in three sections citing respective FPRTems of Reference, as follows:

Section 1 - Rodthampton Profile (Relevant Terms of Reference - g & h)

Sectlon 2 - Regl0~1 Assets (Relevant Terms of Reference - f, g& h)

Section 3 -Existing Regional Defence Involvement (Relevant Terms of Reference - f, g & h)

The Rcckhampton Reglon serves as the Capital of Central Queensland, and Is interlinked with the adjacent industrial and frelaht wwerhouse of Gladstone. Its $5.2 Billion local economv 12010) Is recoonid as IIW -. . - 'pcimary service &&for~entral Qwensland - home to the full range ofiokrnhent a 4 social services indudhg retail, recreation. health, education and cultural facilltks and activitiesa.

Ak scaa. rdl, mad. erad plpe transport routes m e r g e at Rockhampton and link to key p o ~ s , making if an impmtarrt k@S@cs frebht hub suoocrrino Ouemsland's darn& and lmematlonal frctaht

Services and Utllltles

The Rockhampton Reg'lon is one of two key regional logistical centra outside the south eastern comer in Qwensland that provides support for mlnlng, manufacturing, retall, transport and other major lndustrier Steady popubtkx, and in dust^^ growth in the resources, manufacturing and primary industries sectors are

by a wick range of retail health and education services that also support services to the broader cenbal Qveendand region, now and for the projected future.

J -.The Rockhampton Region is well serviced with m e d i i faahties including 5 major hospitals

roamately 500 beds) and aged care faciliies. The Rmarnpton Hospital is the Reglon's major ital providtng advanced levels of health care and leveraging a major private health care sector.

ity - the Rockhampton Region has one of the most reliable water supplies In QLD, with the F m River &ring supply horn the largest water catchment of Eastem Australia.

* R F = Region is linked to the entire Eastern Seaboard through high capadty transmission sgubure. The region k home to 1434 megawatt Stanweil Power Station supplying electricity

m the Mtlonal grld, with a capacity sufficient to power 15 rnilikm h e and offers ample land for dtRnetiveenergyinveshn€nts.

The Rodthmpton Region's 201 1 &dent population is estimated at 11 8569: with an average age of 37 ygas and mean taxable income of $53,621 ( A M 08/09). Population growth is keeping pace rdatiw with the remainder of Queensland and a labour force with a higher propwtion of eade related wwkers exists w8hintheRegion.

The dhrerse economk based and job oppomnities revoke around the retail, health, education and - adning. engineering, construction and manufacturing Industries, providing defence spouses and famllles multiple avenues for employment. Rockhampton offers 52 xhods to its growing population pmviding a leCy of education opportunitleh indudlng faciltMes of two UnhrersiBes (Unlvershy of QLD (UQ] and Central Quemshd Unhrerslty (CW)) improving access for reghal students. A dwl sector unhrenity is being estaMshed via a CQU TAFE merger to improw integration of skills and partkipation to higher education for rural remote and regional students.

The malority ofthe local population's attitude to defence has remained positive throughout the decades of mmience and seasonal exercises. Stakeholder engagemenf through legislath Interaaion, demons~ates

1 Qwensland Govemment"Qwensland Infrastructure Ptan 201 1: a57 2 S& hap / I~~~ .youtuberom/u~er /Caprk~Tw 3 ~trastructure Australla. Natlonal Land trelght Str

d w ~nfrastructureaustralta aov a_u/~ubl~cat~ondfiles/NLFS 22021 1- 4 Cwent ftegioml residenw pmperties are ertmated at drra45P00. 5 Queensland Government population prolecths to 2031: I d government areas 201 1 edition.

continued support to a sustained or potential i-se In the ADFk presmce wlthln the Region. This k Iuppwted thmugh only five people voldng obJectlon to D&nce actrvlty out of 1000s durlng the publlc engagement for the community plan for RRC In 201 1.

Cost of houslng and general living within the Region Is compratbely lower to other regional defence comrnunltks as follows:

median house price is valued at $31 3,000; and

two bedroom unit rent wiced a $23Q/wedc and S2Wweekfor three bedroom houses.

The w o n has mom for expansion for residential and lndustrlal developments that could support signficant full tlme Defence Increase (RRC has zoned land for the next 25 yean). Stoddand (leading residential develop) k working wlth the coundl to deltver a range of master planned and mked-use

I communities In growth areas wlthln Rockhampton and Rglonal centres gfferlrcg quality development sites with: I

dlrert or close access to transport, Including main road and rail infasnucture;

large lot, services. and IndusMal mlng;

no threat of residential encroachment; and

proximity to land for quality housing that has good access to recreation facilities, wlth capacity for expansion.

b Section 2 - Regional Assets

Airport

Rodchampton has one ofthe most highly serviced regional airports in Australia, accommodating more than 750,000 passengers in the last 12 months and catering for extensive Australian. Singaporean, and US Defence needs Facilities include d o m k and freight terminals, and operations for aircraft including 8747.B777, A340, and the capabilky to handle up to Alrbus A380 aircraft and heavy IM Antonov 124 heavy Freighter.

The airport k one of only three regional airpons highlighted as nationally significant (along with Townsville and Port Headlad) for the fuhwe of Aumalla's National Frelght Network. The airport provldes secure workshops and other faciltks fiw defence and aerospace Industries, with scope for expansion to accommodate additional activities Compared to other regional airponfadlltles such as A lbw (300.000 passewen) and TownntHle ( I dm passe-), ~odchampkn Is demonstrating an abillty to cakr for contlnwd growth on its multiple runways and platfomrs. It provides valuable international heavy-lift air fielght capabilities, senrkes to vMting military almft and offers extensive domestic and freight flights.

The Rodchampton atrport has hosted many ADF and international military alrcraft over the years and in ddng so has been required to undertake various tasks In support ofexerclses. This has included aircraft parking and refuelling facilities, hamk and AQIS facilities, and the storage of explosive ordnance (including rearming bays). Dixussions held airport management identif~ed a proposal to invest approximately S2m in the creation of dedicated military operations precinct that will provide the ADF a dedicated fuel and rearming points that would servke rotary wing aircraft (apache, cobra and ASliger) and fastjets (F15, F16 and F18). The proposed new precinct would allow for all mllltary operations to wexist in one 1ocation.Thii would Improve the ef%dency of military exerdses and operations while perrnittlng the Airport to effectively utilise all of in civilian assets with minimal interruption. The precinct would also make provisions for contractm and other support agendes to co-locate during increased military periods.

The woximlw of such a facility to Wool (for ammunition distribution) and SWBTA would benefit all vlsking defe"ce & through red& lnloglstic support costs and increase defwe activity within the ~eg ion thmugh localbed support agreements. and potential inducements for Defence primes such as Wng, BAE ~ysteis, Australian h p a c e etc

Regional Ports

Rodchampton is located near two Regional Ports, Port of Gladstone (located approx. 141 km southeast) and Port Alma (located 62km east). 60th fac i l i i are bulk shipping ports operated by the Gladstone Port

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Port of Gladstone

Port of Gladstone can accommodate vessds up to 220,000 dead weight tonnes (DWT) and will facilitate the arrival of over 1200 vessels per annum. Expansion work for Gladstone is being

' I planned to support future demand for transport, storage and loading/unloadlng fadlitier It is Intended that development of the wharf fadllties will serve future indumies to be located within the Gladstone State Dewlo~ment Area and will be linked via the Materials Transport Corridor. Additionally a concept study was undertaken to identtfy the potential development of port Alma Shipping Terminal as a 25 to 30Mt coal exwrtino terminal for Panamax size vessels. A pre-feasibility study is currently being progressed by an I

Port Alma

Port Alma Shipping Terminal is located 62km east of Rockhampton on the southern tip of the Fltzroy I

River delta. It is a natural deep water harbwr offering security and shelter that can accommodate vessds normally up to 180 metres in length. Berths 1 and 2 are linear berths that have a concrete deck 18.5 metres wide and total 290 metres long (554 feet). The berth is constructed to take a super-imposed weight of 2.73 tonnes per square metre (5 hundredweight per square foot). Up to 1500 tonnes of Class 1 explosives

I working limit may be handled over berths 1 and 2 at the port, however prior approval ofthe GPC is required. I m This capacity to handle these quantities of ammonium nitrate and explosives Is amongst the highest in Australia and therefore provides an appropriate conklor for the Import or export of these cargoes. The Queensland Government Explosives Reseweand magazine Is located at Bajool, only 26 kilometres from the port. Approximately 300 containers of military explosives imported into Australia over the past four years haw all been lamled at Port Alma. Singapore and the Unlted States use Port Alma to land vehicles and

I equipment In support of exercises conducted a t SWBTA. I Both Port Alma ond Gladstom p r o w accedble rwglomlpom to support ddena oprmdknr and D tmlnlnlng. Th. Rochharnpon Reglond CwncNand ChmdandGovernment condden Port Ama chi to Aurircdlant m l n h Indwfw and due to iB tumdmns and unkue notun dmlowfmnt nmkdlonr I

M n g the stm(rg1c locrrlkn &Port Alma to Cen and in the vicinity of Shoalwoter Bay Training Area, Defence may wish to consider the opportunity

blish a novol vessel ommunmn 'embarkation (load) and disembarkotion (unloodj'point in th oving through this portshould take advantage of theproxlmity of the

I ~oolExplosive Facility os together these facilities provide a cost effective solution for Defence to meet h m e ammunttion rspulmfnnts ln North EastAuslm/&. I Bajool Explosives Facility

Baiool Exdosives Facilitv is a Queensland Government owned and owrated exdostves reserve located I approximately 30 kllometres south of Rodchampton on the Bruce ~ighway and approximately 26 kilometres from Port Alma. Bajool has a current Memorandum of Agreement with the Demrtment of Defence for the I provision of ~xplo&e Ordnance Magazine Storage ~ervices (ends 7 May 2012). W

Bajool has a shortfall in explosives storage capacity to meet planned mlnlng expansion and a five year development program to Include a fourth 600 tonne magazine Is being add&. I The Rodchampton Regional Council supports the Queensland Government's proposal to partner wlth the Department of Defence to provide: I

increased storage capacity to enable full defence import operations to take place at Bajod, or a t another suitable slte in thearea; supponThales conducted Defence Imports through Pwt Alma; 1 . approved AQiS quarantine station for decontamination of containers to ensure a secure, safe and suitable quarantine site;

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m g e of demolition kits for Defence EOD response in Cennal Queensland;

I provide lhnited support for exploJws vehicle convoys Muding an improved convoy I rest area with secure and safe parking; and

I dl- af Defence product in indneratm aaoss the state 12. currently working to establish improved fadlMes for disposal of EO, HE and flares •

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Road and Rail Network

Rockham~ton Is situated on the mad and rail lines that idn north. south and western Qwensland. Due to the strat&k importance of these links fvrther long term investment is being sought tiimprove the existing road and rail infrastructure and develoo new links that will assist in the rnitiaation of future flood events.

T l k r w d c m d m R ~ f o m , a ~ M ~ e n ) . ~ c ~ ~ w f a h k r ~ e C a r b o l R . 9 I a n , dpicrJran important mle In the mo-t of d&ncc invenrory d vrhldc traffic throughout genml dmentmrdexerKkeparlodr

I Shoalwater Bay Training Area

I Yloalwarec Bay Training Area (SWBTA or the Area) is located 80 kilometres north of Rockhampton and covers a total area of approximately 453 700hectarerThe Area includes both terrestrial (289 700 hectares) and marine environments (1 64 000 hectares). F'riar to Commonwealth acqulsitlon in 1965, SWBTA consisted of a number of pastoral 1eases.k Area is surrounded by a variety of land uses including local government roads, State Forests, National Parks and pastoral properties.

SWBTA b an important asset for Defence as a suitable venue for effectively integrating Mue water naval f o ~ e s with comparable air and land assets. It is the only economically viable location that allows large- scale Jolnt and combined exercises where most weapon systems can be employed and Integrated wlth Nveammunltlon Many aaivities necessary for the development of alllances and multilateral Defence agreements, commonly involving Defence forces ofthe United States, New Zealand and the Republic of Singapore, are conducted in SWBTA.

Section 3 - Existing Regional Defence Involvement

Defence Form Exercising Support - - -

The Australian Defence Force WF) has used the Rockhampton ~ e g h for training purposes since the 1960s when the S W A was bought as a primary training area for up to furmation, jolnt and coalition level' exerdses. A permanent Exerdse Staging and Support Base has been established in Roddrampton to

I manage and administer the SWBTA on behalf of all users. Thls establishment is located on the northern side of the airport providing a suitable staglng and support area for ADF personnel arriving by road, rail or alr transport.

I With Its proximity to SWIBA, access to quallty ports and deep water anchorages, rail and air assets, and a local tertiary education faclnlty, the Reglon is well h a t e d to support a full tlme tralning or operational mllltary establishment. Rockhampton Reglon exhibits growth, investment and support to an increased

I military presence, particularly for a formation l e d establishment (approximately 3000-5000 troops), naval establishmenWphtforms or training facility. 1

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k d s r y r p o r l POP* growth.

Equipment Storage and Maintenance

The Regions' prarlmlty to SWBTA and the other regional assets, such as the airport, sea porn and roadlrail infrastructure enable Rockhampton to hosWactommodate pods of training equipment and vehicles that I support the seasonal nature oftrainlng and exercising within the region. Thls cohcept has been successfully established for the Singaporean Armed Forces (wtthln the bounds of its Memorandum of Agreement)

I significantly reducing transport and logistics costs. m Primary lndustrk QLD (PIQ) Logistics Was established for the sole purpose of supporting the SAF. PiQ I Logistics is a Singaporean gmemment owned enterprise shuated in the Whampton airpart precinct. Its primary purpose is to m e and maintain SAF training equipment (armed and general service vehicles) and support the SAF's annual exercises in the SWBTA. It is also anticipated that the SAF will store Leopard tanks In the Region to further reduce transport costs. PIQ Logistics has demon- that a regional defence support rnodd is manageable, regardless of the exercise fluctuatlom and seasonality, providing a readily

I accessible training pool of equipment In close pmimlty to Australh's premier tralning area. I Thls concept has been consldwed by the ADF and US Department of Defence as a vUMe and cost M v e model to not only reduce logistic cost but also reduce wear and tear on equipment that occurs on large deployments. I

8 Fwmatlon level - large single s d c e Deknce organisatlons consisttng of various units; Joint - Includes eternents from any ofthe three servkes in a single task (Army, Navy, Alr force); Coalition- indudes 1 elements from two or more lntemarional defence foner.

The Australian Armv has recentlv announced that consideration into Enhanced Equtpment Pods (w) is unde&ay that will house general service vehicles and equipment commonly used on exeKkes9. It has been alleged that projects like Land 12110 and Land 400" may not provide suffKknt equipment to meet-all unlt needs, thus requlrlng a locally available eqvlpment pool that wlll reduce capltal and through Ilfe support costs. An EEP pilot is being completed in North Queensbnd run by Joint Loglstic Command, commencing from Aug 1 1 indudimg Unimog

I I variants, MackrrW and 25KVa generators.

Nwnerws businesses are exposed to defence related acthrkks throughcut the Region The majority of businesses invoked are knall to Medium Enternrises that wovide dkect lwistks s u o w h lndudlna t r a m maintenance. and suwlvof aoods and'sewices. fhe imwct on th& busi&s&has bee;

both in proMabllity and '~nv&ment into the Reglon. A C ; ~ to sultably skltled staff is readily available and is not cons&red a rlsk and discussions wlth local businesses have hlghllghted the importance of contiwed Defence imrolvement to improve employability of local residents, potentially draw skilled labour to the area, and malntdn confidence In revenue.

No mapr prime defence businesses or manufacturers are presently located W i n the Region, however the establkhment of permanent or semi-permanent fadHties is supponed, by a number of companies, If an i n c r d Defence presence war introduced. Business opportunities could indude malntenance of trainlng equipment pools and aircraft by Australian and international defence forces. At present mllltary equipment is rnatntained through Integral defence processes, established business models or use of local agents for supply of spares e€c in support of either of the aforementioned practices

9 Army NMpaper dated 23 June 201 1 10 Land 121 -Replacement of the ADF's general service vehlde fleet I I1 L n d 4 0 0 - ~ s f l - l S M p m ~ t o e n h a ~ e t h e 5 ~ ~ ~ d l a n d f o r c e s : I n ~ ~ n b s t ~ h t h e provision of manned and unmanned air and land p h h s which will lnaementally @ace the current

I combat support and service suppon systems in (he Combined ArmsTeam

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Conclusion

- The Rockhamoton Reaion is transformima into a maior economic and lifestvie hub for the broader Central QU) Region. steady &lation and i n d t k y g r d in the resources, manufacturing and primary industries sectors are supported by a wider range of retail health and education services.

The Region offers suitable skilled labour to support [nueases to a defence presence, especiany h equipment storage, maintenance and logistla. It offers expansion opportunities for the garrison of operational or training units. naval ships and/or RAAF support through Its proximity to regional ports, a capable alrport, a large training facility, and residential development opportunities.

I The Rockhampton Regi-I Council is committed to advancing the Region's capabilities through i ts investment in road and rail networks, regional ports, airport capital works and further enhancements of the Bajool Explosive Fadlity. Rodchampton Reglonal Council invites Defence to meet with Council to discuss the

I areas highlighted witMn this submission to further understand the commitment and investment the Region offers the FPR. I

Rockhampton Regional Council -

PO Box 1860, Rodchampton Q4700

Phone: 1300 22 55 77

Fx1300225579

After the most historic reform in local government history, the communities of Rockhampton, Fitnoy, Livingstone and Mount Morgan joined together on 15 March 2008 to elect the fust Rockhampton RegioMl Council -me team d n g one region for better d c e s and f a c i l i Rockhampton R e g i i l

Capricorn Enterprise

PO Box 131 3, Rockhampton Q 4700

Phone: 07 4927 2055

Email: admin@capricornenferprisecom.au

Capricorn Enterprise is recognised as the peak tourism and economic development body for the Capricorn region within Central Queensland. It provides:

- DeSti~tion marketing and holiday bookings;

- Conferencing and events services; and Coundl consists of the Mayor and 10 Councillors - Economic development services. whoeach represent separate divisions from within the mon.~he council is supported by more than AS part of its economic development services 1~~~ emplqrees serving more man ,11300 we Capricorn Enterprise prwides the economic in 79 unique communitjes throughout region. development interface for the Rockhampton region

~h~ ,--I k to make the ~odch~~~~,,,, business community and facilitate business growth Region'the most llveabte region in the world: within the region.