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Canberra national security precinct will cost at least $1 billion
A major government complex is being built in Barton, near Parliament House in Canberra.
The National Security Office Precinct is intended for agencies including the Office of National Intelligence and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The government says purpose-built, more secure facilities are needed because some agencies are at or near capacity.
The project will cost at least $1 billion, but the exact amount is being kept confidential for commercial and national security reasons.
Up to 5,000 workers are expected to be based at the precinct, which will also include public-facing hospitality and retail venues.
Construction began in late 2024 and is expected to finish by the end of 2028.
Occupation is expected to begin in 2029, and the final cost is due to be made public after construction is complete.
The National Security Office Precinct under construction in Canberra will cost at least $1 billion.
The federal government says it is intended to meet accommodation and capability needs for several agencies.
The precinct in Barton will include the Office of National Intelligence and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Up to 5,000 workers are expected to be based there, alongside public-facing hospitality and retail venues.
Construction began in late 2024 and is expected to finish by the end of 2028, with occupation starting in 2029.
- Who
- The federal government is developing the precinct for Commonwealth entities, including the Office of National Intelligence and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- What
- A national security office precinct costing at least $1 billion is being built.
- When
- Construction began in late 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. Occupation is expected to start in 2029.
- Where
- Barton, Canberra, on the site of a former car park.
- Why
- The government says it is needed to meet agencies’ accommodation and capability requirements and provide more secure facilities.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This is going to be a building of national significance
clearly needed in terms of our national security agencies being able to work in a facility that actually allows them to do their job properly.
We are engaging with other agencies as part of the development for the precinct going forward
Construction of the precinct began.
Occupation of the precinct is expected to begin.
Construction is expected to be completed.
- Estimated cost
- At least $1 billion
- Location
- Barton, Canberra
- Expected workforce
- Up to 5,000 workers based at the precinct
- Construction jobs
- More than 10,000 jobs supported over the construction period
- Expected completion
- End of 2028
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