An Australian Indigenous construction company has been awarded the head contract to build a A$23.9 million assembly and maintenance facility in NSW for one of Australia’s most successful defence exports. In a major jobs boost, National Aboriginal Construction Partners (NACP) Projects is expected to employ around 200 workers during construction of the Nulka Missile Assembly and Maintenance facilities, at the Defence Establishment Orchard Hills.
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the government’s contract with NACP would provide a major boost for the Indigenous business and the Western Sydney community. “This contract exemplifies our strong commitment to the Closing the Gap initiative by providing dedicated opportunities for Indigenous companies,” Price said. “The construction workforce will be about 50 to 80 workers on-site every day, with an estimated 200 workers being involved on the project over the 10-month construction period....MORE
