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The Antarctic Infrastructure Renewal Program (AIRP), led by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), is a flagship initiative that represents the first major upgrade to Australia¡¯s Antarctic research stations since the 1980s.

This generational investment underscores Australia's ongoing commitment to supporting world-class scientific research and environmental stewardship in East Antarctica.

Subject to rigorous environmental approvals, works at Davis station will commence on site at the end of 2026 and are due to be completed by 2032. The package of works includes:

• replacement of water production systems
• construction of a new utility building, which will include a main powerhouse and vehicle workshop
• removal of asbestos from the existing trades workshop
• overhaul of site-wide services reticulation
• decommissioning and removal of legacy infrastructure.

These improvements will enable Davis station to operate at full capacity, while improving employee safety and the efficiency of scientific missions in one of the most extreme environments on the planet.

The Alliance brings together a world-class construction contractor, design consultants and the AAD to collaboratively deliver this complex and remote infrastructure program.

¡°The Antarctic environment brings many unique challenges to everything that we do,¡± said the Australian Antarctic Division¡¯s Director of Infrastructure Delivery, Matt Wuersching. ¡°We¡¯re looking forward to getting started on the delivery of this critical work.¡±

Drawing on global experience delivering infrastructure projects in challenging environments with extreme weather conditions, Bouygues Construction Australia is leading the construction.

As design partners, Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Mott MacDonald are responsible for the design, from initial concept to project completion. This includes all aspects of building, infrastructure engineering and specialty engineering services including fire protection and safety engineering systems and building sciences. Architectural services are provided by Hugh Broughton Architects.

Health, safety and wellbeing, environmental protection and sustainability are core principles across the Alliance¡¯s design and delivery.

¡°We are honoured to have been selected by the Australian Antarctic Division to deliver this technically challenging program that will contribute to Australia¡¯s scientific legacy in the region. This is an extraordinary opportunity to apply the Alliance¡¯s collective expertise and innovative approach in a setting that pushes the limits of design, engineering and human endeavour.¡± Fabrice Martin, Alliance Manager, Antarctic Infrastructure Renewal Alliance.

Project information

• There are significant logistical challenges working in the harsh Antarctic environment. Davis station experiences very strong winds, with gusts of over 200km/h and the average winter temperature sits at around -21C, sometimes plummeting to -42C.
• For this reason, the construction season is limited to the warmer months of October through to February, with no extensions possible once the ship arrives to pick up personnel at the end of the season.
• It is the only Australian station without a natural freshwater source, relying on reverse osmosis and shipped water, which limits supply during winter and caps population numbers.
• The project has a focus on employing local specialists based in Tasmania who will be selected between the Alliance members with qualified workers travelling to Antarctica each season.

About Bouygues Construction Australia
Bouygues Construction Australia is dedicated to the design, construction and delivery of innovative projects across civil, road and rail infrastructure, renewable energy and services. As a member of the Bouygues Construction Group, Bouygues Construction Australia has been part of the country¡¯s construction landscape for the last 30 years. The company has a strong history of delivering a diverse range of nation shaping projects that address the requirements of our growing metropolitan, urban and regional centres, while also delivering renewable energy for the benefit of all.

About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned engineering, development and management consultancy, with more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. We plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings and wider infrastructure that is integral to people¡¯s daily lives. Our core strength is using our expertise to overcome complex challenges, for the benefit of our clients and the communities they serve.

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