Awarded 02 Sep 2021
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View Live TendersProvision of Aircraft and Pilots for Aerial Bushfire Suppression to DBCA
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The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions awarded a contract to Dunn Aviation (Dunn Aviation Pty Ltd) for the provision of aircraft, pilots, and ground crew support to conduct aerial fire suppression (water bombing) operations in the South-West of Western Australia, including the Perth metropolitan area.
The contract supports bushfire suppression and asset protection across approximately 25 million hectares of Crown land.
This contract highlights the reliance on specialized aviation contractors for emergency services in remote and difficult terrain, with Dunn Aviation being a key provider in this niche.
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