The Navy Capability Infrastructure Sub-program (NCIS) aims to upgrade and construct facilities and infrastructure to support the introduction of Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships, Hunter Class Frigates (HCF), and Arafura Class Offshore Patrol (ACOP) vessels.

Project Scope

Training Facilities

The NCIS will deliver an integrated training precinct to provide individual and group training for the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel and Hunter Class Frigate crews. The training precinct will feature a training centre with classrooms, theatrette, specialists training rooms, bridge simulator, and office accommodation.

Accommodation & Domestic Support Facilities

Include the construction of medium density living-in accommodation for additional permanent staff and trainees. The existing senior sailors’ mess and medical facility are also slated for upgrade.

Storage Facilities

Works also include the construction of logistics support, storage facilities, and maintenance facilities for equipment and small boats.

Engineering Services Infrastructure

Existing engineering services, including reticulated potable water, power, and storage, will be extended to cater for the new and refurbished facilities. The capacity of the existing wastewater treatment plant is being assessed against the proposed increase in personnel on HMAS Stirling.

.BG&E was the external infrastructure design services subcontractor (DSSC) lead on NCIS-4A responsible for ensuring services coordination, including the civil and hydraulic infrastructure design across 17 simultaneous packages of work to deliver 30%, 50% and 90% Designs and Milestone Reports.

BG&E’s Role

• Civil Engineering and Interfacing
• Stormwater Engineering
• Traffic Engineering
• Hydraulic (Water, Fire & Sewer) Engineering
• Services Coordination
• Design Services Leadership
• External BIM Lead and Federation

Delivery of all the approved scope is expected in 2027