A major infrastructure upgrade at Moorebank is strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) ability to respond quickly to natural disasters and humanitarian crises, both nationally and across the Indo-Pacific.
Delivered by Joint Logistics Unit – East (JLU-E), the uplift introduced 14 new vehicle shelters, adding around 4500 square metres of covered space to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) capability.
Commander JLU-E Group Captain Glenn Orton said the new infrastructure enhanced the sustainment and readiness of critical HADR assets while strengthening Defence’s ability to deliver theatre logistics.
“It supports the efficient deployment of critical resources during emergencies such as bushfires, floods and severe weather events,” Captain Orton said.
The upgrade also reinforces the ADF’s role in regional humanitarian operations, with Australia previously providing disaster relief support to Indo-Pacific partners including Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippines.
“The improved infrastructure at Moorebank positions Defence to continue providing critical and timely assistance during disaster response and recovery efforts,” Group Captain Orton said.
Developed with strong industry engagement, the enhanced HADR capability also supports greater interoperability with regional partners and coalition forces. This enables more effective coordination and collaboration during joint operations and multinational response efforts.
“The Moorebank upgrade highlights the critical role of logistics in Defence operations, underpinning both domestic emergency response and international engagement,” Group Captain Orton said.
“As the ADF continues to develop its integrated force, investments in logistics infrastructure remain essential to sustaining operations, supporting communities and promoting regional stability.”
Overall, the uplift represents a practical and strategic investment in ensuring the ADF can deploy, sustain and regenerate forces across the region.
