Point Cook's corrosive seaside atmosphere was however deemed an unsuitable long-term location for aircraft maintenance.
"As the design of the route develops from the one that was announced in January, these meetings are an important way to report back on issues such as the need for and location of maintenance loops and possible construction sites," a spokesman said.
Artillery soldiers, for example, were intimately involved in early design phases, recommending improvements to the steering mechanism, the placement of video displays and the location of maintenance panels.
The best location for the local maintenance headquarters and warehouses in a given region is established, as are the number of maintenance technicians and vehicles required.
Fiber lighting systems offer several advantages; the light source can be placed in a convenient location for access and maintenance, and one source can be used to light several areas.
Standard sumps (manholes) provide a location for pipe junctions and maintenance access in stormwater drainage systems.
Photovoltaic energy presents advantages like low cost for maintenance, installation in remote locations, besides not generating environment impacts during operation.
The intervention sites were either trans-shipment locations (places where trucks are unloaded and reloaded, or halt for maintenance and replenishing supplies) or roadside cafes along the highway.
The hangars are used for maintenance and testing but also for concert rehearsals and for film locations, including the recent Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises.
"Donations for maintenance?
