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Astra Aerolab Defence and Aerospace Precinct Redevelopment

Sector: Government • Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Source: Inside Local Government

Project
Under Construction

Astra Aerolab is a 76-hectare parcel of land adjoining Newcastle Airport and Williamtown RAAF Base undergoing a major redevelopment into Australia's newest innovation, defence and aerospace precinct. The precinct is part of Newcastle Airport's Masterplan, which outlines a 60-year vision for the airport's development and a 20-year blueprint for growth. The first stage of civil infrastructure work i

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Government, Airport, Aerospace & Defense
Location
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Inside Local Government

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The project “Astra Aerolab Defence and Aerospace Precinct Redevelopment” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Inside Local Government.

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Astra Aerolab is a 76-hectare parcel of land adjoining Newcastle Airport and Williamtown RAAF Base undergoing a major redevelopment into Australia's newest innovation, defence and aerospace precinct. The precinct is part of Newcastle Airport's Masterplan, which outlines a 60-year vision for the airport's development and a 20-year blueprint for growth. The first stage of civil infrastructure work is complete, with future development stages underway. Tenants include defence contractors BAE Systems Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia.

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Infrastructure

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Australia

State

New South Wales

City

Newcastle

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Government, Airport, Aerospace & Defense

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2025-06-07

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