The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) has commenced the public comment period for the Draft Strategic Impact Assessment Report (Draft Report) for the Submarine Construction Yard Project in Osborne, South Australia. The ASA invites the community and other interested parties to comment on the Draft Report during the consultation period that runs from 3 February to 17 March 2025. Australia will begin the build of its fleet of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered SSN-AUKUS submarines at Osborne by the end of this decade. The Submarine Construction Yard will transform Osborne into one of the most advanced technological hubs in the world and deliver Australia world-class submarines that meet our long-term defence needs. The ASA has worked closely with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to progress a Strategic Assessment under Part 10 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, culminating in the development of the Draft Report. The Draft Report outlines proactive measures to mitigate potential impacts on Protected Matters, as a result of the construction and operation of the Submarine Construction Yard, and includes findings from environmental assessments undertaken as part of the process. Hard copies of the Draft Report are available for review at Port Adelaide Library (2-4 Church St, Port Adelaide) during the Public Comment Period. The ASA will review and consider submissions received via the ASA website, email or in-person at our community drop-in sessions as part of the Public Comment Period. To view the Strategic Assessment Area map please visit: http://images.defence.gov.au/S20250145(Opens in a new tab/window) The Draft Report can be viewed here: www.asa.gov.au/projects/osborne-submarine-construction-yard The ASA will also be hosting 4 community drop-in sessions during the Public Comment Period. To register for these drop in sessions please follow the links below:
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