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Renovated Defence Barracks Opened in Lae Under Bilateral Partnership

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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A building featuring 28 rooms for Bravo Company of the Royal Papua New Guinea Defence Force Engineer Battalion was opened at Igam Barracks in Lae, Morobe. The facility was renovated under Exercise PukPuk and was delivered by contractor Hornibrook NGI. The opening reflected the defence partnership between PNG and Australia.

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The project was part of a broader defence cooperation between PNG and Australia. Australian Consul-General Brenton Kanowski noted that the work continued Australia's commitment under the bilateral security treaty architecture. The contribution acknowledged the support of Australian taxpayers through the Defence Cooperation Programme.

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Who's involved

  • LaeLocation where the defence unit received the renovated accommodation.

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  • Lae

    city in Papua New Guinea

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