Leon Grice: Antarctica NZ Chair talks the changes to proposed Scott Base redevelopment

The fat's been trimmed from Antarctica New Zealand's plans for Scott Base The crown entity abandoned its previous large module three-building design after five years of development. An independent review highlighted multiple concerns with the previous proposal - relating to high costs and contracting difficulties. Board Chair Leon Grice told Mike Hosking the new plan will fit within the almost half a billion dollar budget. He says a mixture of building new and refurbishing existing buildings is a cost-effective and low-risk way forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.