Simpson Barracks Upgrade

Project: Simpson Barracks Upgrade (Defence Force School of Signals Redevelopment)
Principal Contractor: ACE Contractors
The Simpson Barracks Upgrade is a Department of Defence project delivering a new two-storey building for the Defence Force School of Signals at Simpson Barracks, Yallambie. ACE Contractors is engaged to deliver the civil scope of works for the redevelopment, supporting the base’s ongoing role as home to the Defence Force School of Signals, the Financial Services Unit, the Defence Force School of Music and the headquarters of 4th Brigade. The civil works underpin the new facility’s structure and services, including earthworks, pavements and stormwater infrastructure required ahead of the building’s construction. The project reflects ACE Contractors’ more than 30 years of experience delivering civil and infrastructure works for the Department of Defence.
Key aspects of the project include:
- Earthworks, pavements and footpaths for the new Defence Force School of Signals building
- Stormwater drainage system and an onsite detention tank
- Footings for retaining walls and a new electrical substation
- Landscaping works across the redevelopment site
HCS is engaged on the project to provide Underground Service Locating and Ground Penetration Officer services.