Awarded 18 Oct 2008
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View Live TendersProvision of Fixed-Wing Aircraft for Locust Emergency Response by Department of Primary Industries
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Department of Primary Industries awarded a contract to Field Air (Ballarat) P/L for the provision of fixed-wing aircraft to support locust emergency response operations.
This contract highlights the use of specialized aviation assets for agricultural pest control, a niche area where suppliers with aerial application capabilities are essential.
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