The Australian Government will invest more than $450 million over the next ten years to upgrade our network of Antarctic research stations and supporting infrastructure.
The last time major renewal programs were undertaken at Mawson, Casey and Davis research stations was in the 1980s.
Priorities for upgrades include to:
- Modernise fuel storage, water supplies, energy provision, and communication technology
- Upgrade the heavy vehicles and mobile equipment that maintain our day-to-day operations
- Provide Antarctic doctors with access to cutting-edge medical technology
- Improve the environmental sustainability of Australia’s research stations
- Improve operational assets such as boats, field huts, and aerodromes
- Provide new science equipment to support leading-edge research
Learn more: www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2019/new-funding-for-renewal-of-antarctic-research-stations
No hay comentarios:
Publicar un comentario