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“The Scott Base Redevelopment project is the biggest project we’ve ever embarked on, and as well as future proofing our home on the ice, it brings many millions of dollars to the Canterbury economy,” Williamson said.
“It’s vital to secure New Zealand’s future in Antarctica and our ability to support world-leading science for decades to come.”
The Antarctic sector delivered a total economic impact of more than $260 million to the Canterbury economy in 2017 (total economic impact to New Zealand in 2017: $480m) and was responsible for around 3,500 jobs in the region.
Italy, South Korea, France, Germany, China and Russia all use facilities in Christchurch to supply and access their Antarctic bases.
Lianne Dalziel, Mayor of Christchurch, said she was pleased “the right decision” had been made “given the significance of the research that is undertaken in Antarctica, especially as it relates to climate change”.
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