Design selected for Scott Base redevelopment)
17 July 2019
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says a
favoured design concept has been selected for the
redevelopment of
New
Zealand’s
Scott Base in Antarctica.
As part of Budget 2019 the Government has also committed $18.5 million
for the next phase in the design development of the project.
“This budget funding along with the favoured design are significant
steps and represent an agreement in principle to secure the future of
Scott Base as a fit for purpose capability,” said Mr Peters.
“Cabinet examined four design options for the base. We selected an
option which enhances science and operational capabilities, improves the
living conditions for staff, and future proofs the base for the next 50
years.”
“Scott Base is vital for the future of New Zealand’s science programme
and for our work with upholding the Antarctic Treaty system with 2019
marking the 60th year since it was signed. And of course Scott Base is
part of our cultural history from when Sir Ed Hillary founded it in
1957,” said Mr Peters.
“The redevelopment of the base will further invigorate our Antarctica
New Zealand operations in Christchurch, and will see close work with
the United States Antarctic Programme through the Joint Logistics Pool,”
he said.
“While Cabinet has agreed in principle to the design concept a final
implementation business plan is required to be presented to Cabinet, and
the total project cost will be subject to a future budget round.”
Note to Editors: please find attached proactively released Cabinet
Paper, Business Case and Statement of Commitment. Further information
can be found at:
https://www.scottbaseredevelopment.govt.nz/
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