Rebuilding Scott Base
W
ork is expected to start this year. Jon says the capability that a redeveloped Scott Base will provide the scientific community will be invaluable. Previously he was Director of the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme at the British Antarctic Survey. He led a programme of work that delivered
Antarctica New Zealand has hired project director Jon Ager to lead the Scott Base Redevelopment project and manage Antarctica New Zealand’s engineering portfolio.
the Sir David Attenborough polar research vessel and supporting infrastructure, including new wharves on the continent and in South Georgia. He also commenced the construction of a new science operations facility - the Discovery Building - at Rothera Research Station, despite the impact of Covid-19.
The redevelopment will: • Replace the existing base with three interconnected buildings • Upgrade the Ross Island wind farm. • Accommodate up to 100 people • Include accommodation, dining and welfare building, a science and management building, and an engineering and storage building. • Be built in the same location as the existing base on Ross Island.
CONTENTS
67
69
73
eHaus Christchurch are trusted experts in beautiful, healthy, high performing homes. Talk to Martin Smith, about building your eHaus today the PassivHaus way.
0272 274 423 | eHaus.co.nz Metropol 17 February, 2022 61
