Ventia secures contract with the SKAO

Ventia Services Group Limited
ABN 53 603 253 541

Level 8, 80 Pacific Highway
North Sydney NSW 2060
AUSTRALIA

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5 December 2022

Ventia secures contract with the SKAO
Ventia Services Group Limited (Ventia) has today announced that it has secured a contract with the
SKAO (SKA Observatory).

With sites located in the traditional lands of the Wajarri Yamaji in Western Australia and in South
Africa’s Karoo region, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project is an international effort to build the
world’s largest radio telescopes, led by the SKAO. As one of the largest scientific endeavours in
history and supported by 16 countries from across the globe, the SKAO will be tasked with observing
both the nearby and distant universe.

The contract is valued at approximately $200 million to Ventia over three years and will commence this
month.

Ventia’s scope includes the provision of power and fibre networks, and the design and commission of
a Central Processing Facility (CPF) and Remote Processing Facilities (RPF) at the Australian site.


Ventia’s Group Executive – Telecommunications, Mark Ralston said the company’s track record of
delivering projects of national significance, expertise in fibre design, build in remote areas, and a
commitment to supporting regional and indigenous employment were key elements of Ventia’s
offering.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with the SKAO on this exciting and world-leading endeavour. To
support the delivery of this project, we plan to create nearly 100 roles for the Wajarri people and locals
in the mid-west region of Western Australia.”

“As Australia and New Zealand’s leading telecommunications infrastructure service provider, our
strategy is to redefine service excellence by being client-focused, innovative and sustainable.”

The SKAO’s Director-General, Philip Diamond, said Ventia’s submission was client-focused and
showcased strong design and collaborative solutions.

“Ventia submitted an innovative proposal, offering superior technical capability and best value for
money for the project. The Ventia team were personable, professional and demonstrated proactive
collaborative behaviours and ideas sharing that aligned with SKAO’s objectives and project vision.”

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Ventia Services Group Limited
ABN 53 603 253 541

Level 8, 80 Pacific Highway
North Sydney NSW 2060
AUSTRALIA

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About Ventia
Ventia is a leading essential infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand, proudly providing the services that
keeps infrastructure working for our communities. Ventia has access to a combined workforce of more than 35,000 people,
operating in over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand. With a strategy to redefine service excellence by being client-
focused, innovative and sustainable, Ventia operates across a broad range of industry segments, including defence, social
infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, resources, environmental services, telecommunications and transport.
About the SKAO
The SKAO, formally known as the SKA Observatory, is an intergovernmental organisation composed of Member States from
five continents and headquartered in the UK. Its mission is to build and operate cutting-edge radio telescopes to transform
our understanding of the Universe, and deliver benefits to society through global collaboration and innovation. Its two
telescopes, each composed of hundreds of dishes and thousands of antennas, will be constructed in South Africa and
Australia and be the two most advanced radio telescopes on Earth. A later expansion is envisioned in both countries and
other African partner countries. Together with other state-of-the-art research facilities, the SKAO’s telescopes will explore the
unknown frontiers of science and deepen our understanding of key processes, including the formation and evolution of
galaxies, fundamental physics in extreme environments and the origins of life. Through the development of innovative
technologies and its contribution to addressing societal challenges, the SKAO will play its part to address the United Nations’
Sustainable Development Goals and deliver significant benefits across its membership and beyond. The SKAO
acknowledges and recognises the Indigenous peoples and cultures that have traditionally lived on the lands on which its
facilities are located. In Australia, the SKAO acknowledges the Wajarri Yamaji as the Traditional Owners and native title
holders of Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara, the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory.