New bomb disposal facility opens

Media Advisory
23 May 2008

The new headquarters and specialised training facility of the New Zealand Defence Force’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron at Trentham Army camp will be opened by the Minister of Defence the Honourable Phil Goff on Monday.

This is a major strengthening of the New Zealand Defence Force’s ability to respond to both conventional and improvised bomb threats including chemical, biological, radiological and explosive devices. 

Media will be able to tour the facility prior to the opening ceremony.

When:  Monday 26 May 2008
Media preview tour 12.45pm – 1.45pm
Opening ceremony 2.30pm

Where:  Trentham Military Camp

What:   Opening of new Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) headquarters and training facility.

Media wishing to attend the tour and the opening ceremony must register with Nicole Munro-Johnson, (04) 529 6033 or 021 569 148, before 10.30am on Monday 26 May to ensure access is available. Photo identification will be required on the day.

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