Construction contractors, property developers, infrastructure investors, design consultancies, and other interested parties are invited to register their interest to hear more about the Garden Island Defence Precinct (GIDP) Program. The event will present a panel of industry representatives including representatives from the Department of Defence and the Royal Australian Navy to introduce this project and provide an overview of the $3.1 billion dollar upgrade to a range of facilities within the Garden Island Defence Precinct.

Event details

When: 2nd May 2023, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (breakfast served at 8am. Doors open at 7:45)

Where: The Ivy Ballroom, Sydney, 320 George Street Sydney

What: Industry opportunities briefing, interactive Q & A session, networking and breakfast included.

Register at the GIDP Virtual Engagement Room

Participants are invited to register for the event at the GIDP Virtual Engagement Room (see front page or visit the For Industry button https://gidp.ghdengage.com/) by 26 April 2023.

The Garden Island Defence Precinct (GIDP) Program is a critical estate renewal program that will sustain the facilities and infrastructure necessary to support Defence and the Royal Australian Navy. The Program will address a range of prioritised strategic infrastructure investment needs across the GIDP sites, including the Chowder Bay Naval Fuel Installation, Spectacle Island and Captain Cook Graving Dock to align with the 2045 Base Vision and capability requirements.    

Project Overview

The Department of Defence is planning a redevelopment of the critical infrastructure and facilities on Garden Island Defence Precinct in Sydney Harbour. These redevelopment plans are necessary to strengthen Australia’s national Defence capability. The Garden Island Defence Precinct (GIDP) is an important operational support base for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and has enjoyed an extensive history within Sydney Harbour. The GIDP site is located directly north of Potts Point and approximately two kilometres from the Sydney Central Business District.

Historically, Garden Island was an actual island in Sydney Harbour, and the base was extended to join the mainland of Potts Point for naval purposes. The ‘dry dock’ has sustained generations of naval ships.

The current site is limited in capacity, with several buildings around the base dating back to the 1960s to 1980s. Given the limitations of the current base, the future project objectives established by the Commonwealth are for a faster, more productive, innovative, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure.

The Project is at the earliest stages of visioning, master-planning and appreciation of the Project needs. With significant planning and design activities to occur, construction is expected to commence in 2026. 

In the meantime, please explore the Virtual Engagement Room to learn more about the Project.