$270m construction camp set for Tumby Bay ahead of EP Link upgrade
The Tumby Bay community is set to benefit as a construction camp, servicing the EP Link upgrade, is slated for the fringes of town. See the details.
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The northern fringe of Tumby Bay is set to look different after its council reached an agreement to build a construction camp which can house up to 150 workers.
After month of negotiations, Tumby Bay District Council has finalised an agreement with ElectraNet and its head contractor Downer to build a construction camp adjacent the town cemetery, to support the EP Link High Voltage Transmission Line Upgrade project.
Tumby Bay Mayor Sam Telfer congratulated ElectraNet and Downer on their positive engagement with the council and the community.
“It is exciting that ElectraNet and its contractors are working on this upgrade project, which in itself presents many benefits for the region,” Mayor Telfer said.
“Our communities will benefit during the camp construction, from welcoming the many workers involved in the project, who will spend money with our businesses and experience our beautiful area.”
Council says the agreements made to build the camp near the township will create opportunities for local businesses and the community to benefit directly from the investment.
Council CEO Rebecca Hayes said benefits also included enhancements to council-owned
infrastructure, with investment into the camp providing assets that would remain long after the camp was vacated by workers.
“Traditional construction camp models invest significantly in infrastructure which has value only for the duration of the project, after which it is normally dismantled and removed,” she said.
“By accepting council’s recommendation to locate their camp close to Tumby Bay and utilise existing township services where possible, the investment made into camp infrastructure can continue to benefit the community into the future.”
The construction of the camp will also see improvement to drainage and surfacing of Airport Rd and construction of a significant area of hardstand, of which council has the option of retaining a portion for future aerodrome operations.
Development of the camp is anticipated to start in May 2021, with occupation from late August and a planned period of occupation of approximately 12 months.
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