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Leon Grice: Antarctica NZ Chair talks the changes to proposed Scott Base redevelopment
Manage episode 427228328 series 2098285
The fat's been trimmed from Antarctica New Zealand's plans for Scott Base
The crown entity abandoned its previous large module three-building design after five years of development.
An independent review highlighted multiple concerns with the previous proposal - relating to high costs and contracting difficulties.
Board Chair Leon Grice told Mike Hosking the new plan will fit within the almost half a billion dollar budget.
He says a mixture of building new and refurbishing existing buildings is a cost-effective and low-risk way forward.
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Manage episode 427228328 series 2098285
The fat's been trimmed from Antarctica New Zealand's plans for Scott Base
The crown entity abandoned its previous large module three-building design after five years of development.
An independent review highlighted multiple concerns with the previous proposal - relating to high costs and contracting difficulties.
Board Chair Leon Grice told Mike Hosking the new plan will fit within the almost half a billion dollar budget.
He says a mixture of building new and refurbishing existing buildings is a cost-effective and low-risk way forward.
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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