Port Kembla the 'obvious choice' for nuclear submarine base, Liberal Senator says

Summary

This article by Tim Fernandez from the ABC makes the following points:

• Port Kembla, Newcastle and Brisbane are shortlisted potential bases for Australia's nuclear submarines.
• The ABC understands Wollongong region is the Defence Department's preferred site.
• It's 20 years since the last major military base was built. 
• Liberal Senator Fierravanti-Wells says Port Kembla is the "obvious choice".
• Wollongong has been a nuclear-free city since 1980.
• Potentially 7,000 direct and indirect jobs and annual $3.2 billion economic benefits. 
• Port Kembla's advantages are protected deepwater port, easy access to Navy's East Australia Exercise Area, heavy manufacturing base, and skilled workforce.
• Wherever located, a possible nuclear target.
• Likely many in the community will be against the project.

References

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References from the Web:

• MAR 2022 Coalition shortlist for nuclear submarines base were not in Defence’s top five in 2011 review |The Guardian
• MAR 2022 Wollongong reacts to prospect of nuclear subs base on its doorstep |Cessnock Advertiser
• MAR 2022 Port Kembla submarine base: Strategic necessity or unnecessary target? |Illawarra Mercury
• MAR 2022 Former Port Kembla port boss ‘open’ to nuclear sub proposal |Sydney Morning Herald

Source Information ABC Australia

• Article Source:  ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
• Media Check: ABC News Australia - Media Bias/Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
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