Space Assembly Integration and Testing Facility

In reply to Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) (20 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee—Treasurer, Minister for Defence and Space Industries): I have been advised:

1. In addition to my response provided on this matter, the development of such a facility needs to be constructed in a manner that considers all aspects of a major project. The completion date is not a 'long period of time' however, it considers specialist fit-out, equipment procurement, integration and final operation. This is a common feature of how capital projects are reported in Budget Paper 4. Those estimated completion dates are project close-out dates rather than the completion of major construction or from building handover or access.

2. Operational date will be in line with building construction completion.