“This funding boost comes on top of $3.9 billion already announced for the commonwealth Australian Naval Infrastructure shipyards earlier this year.”
“Construction on Australia’s fleet of Hunter Class frigates is already underway, but the new submarine shipyards are expected to be 10 times the size of the existing precinct.”
“The development includes the construction of a 420-metre-long fabrication hall, along with outfitting, consolidating and commissioning precincts within the yard.”
“The government is seeking to highlight the jobs that will be created during construction, with 1,100 people already employed on the site and thousands more expected in South Australia.”
“This funding announcement brings the total volume invested into the Osborne shipyards under AUKUS to $8.5 billion in taxpayer funds.”
“But that funding is still dwarfed by other AUKUS projects, including the $12 billion announced for the Henderson shipyards in Western Australia last year.”
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/adelaide-aukus-shipyards-new-funding/106951802