The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is reaching new heights, with significant progress on this groundbreaking global initiative. As the world’s largest and most powerful radio telescope, the SKA will redefine our understanding of the universe, answering some of astronomy’s most profound questions.
RLB is proud to contribute expertise in cost management and quantity surveying to the Australian section of this visionary project. Our focus is on supporting the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure, including roads, power networks, and site works at the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory in Western Australia, ensuring resources are allocated effectively across this complex endeavour.
Recent milestones demonstrate the project’s momentum:
- SKA-Low (Australia): The first antennas have been installed at the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, forming the foundation of this vast array.
- SKA-Mid (South Africa): The first dish structure has been completed in Cape Town. It will integrate seamlessly with the MeerKAT telescope to expand observational capabilities.
Having been part of this global collaboration since 2012, RLB continues to play a role in enabling the infrastructure that underpins this scientific breakthrough.
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