Australia's getting nuclear subs with the AUKUS deal, but where will they be based?
- ellie978
- Mar 20, 2023
- 1 min read
Port Kembla is firming up as the mostly likely option as the home for Australia's first nuclear submarine base, but it is still far from a done deal.
As well as the port south of Wollongong, the Department of Defence is also considering Brisbane and Newcastle.
All three locations have common features which make them lead candidates for a naval base.
Highly skilled workforce
Dr Paul Di Pietro, the defence strategy lead at the University of Wollongong, said all the candidates had access to a suitable workforce.
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