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Getting there
Leeuwin Barracks is situated in East Fremantle, on Perth's Swan River approximately 17.5km from Perth CBD and 3.8km from Fremantle CBD. The guarded main entrance is accessible from 0800-1600hrs, Monday to Friday, it is located off Riverside Road, East Fremantle.
Key collection and returns
- Key collection after 1400.
- Keys can be collected and returned to the Accommodation Office, building 1, The Terrace.
- March out inspections must be booked at least 24 hours prior to departure.
- Keys to be returned with rooms vacated by 0900.
After hours: After hours key collections from the Front Gate office, Riverside Road Entrance.
Lost keys: Lost keys must be notified to the Accommodation office immediately. A cost will be incurred for replacement.
Accommodation Office
Address: Building 1, The Terrace (main entrance to base)
Business hours: 0800 – 1600, Monday to Friday
Phone: 08 9311 2495 or 0448 492 30
March out inspections: March out inspections must be booked at least 24 hours prior to departure.
After Hours
Address: Front gate office, Riverside Road entrance
Phone: 08 9311 2640
Security arrangements
A valid Defence pass is required to gain access to this base. Visiting Defence personnel should familiarise themselves with any additional security arrangements prior to arrival. Non-ADO personnel occupying LIA are required to have base approval prior to arrival. This includes members of foreign forces, minors, non-ADO visitors.
Room/cabin information
Rooms are provisioned for stays up to 21 days with soap, toilet paper and towel (replenished and room cleaned every seven days). You will need to bring your own toiletries, towel and clean your own room for longer stays (excluding Duty officer, Recruit or Cadet Accommodation). For further information about your room, contact the base Accommodation Office. It is essential that you are aware of your LIA obligations in accordance with PACMAN, Annex 7.3.A: Licence to Live In.
VIP rooms
VIP room auto allocated on a first in first served bases for all officers – make transit request via Online Services - ‘apply for LIA’.
Rationing and transport
Visiting groups requiring rationing at any of the base mess facilities or ground transport must submit an AE547 web form via the DRN at least 7 days prior to arrival. DHA is not able to arrange rations, transport or other base services.
Non-duty bookings
Non-duty bookings attract a charge in accordance with Defence policy (FINMAN). Cost recovery will be initiated after key collection by the on-base Accommodation Office. Queries should be directed to the Accommodation Office.
Mess fees
Mess fees are levied by the local Mess Committees in recognition of amenities funded from non-public monies (e.g.: newspapers, Wi-Fi, etc). Mess fees are payable directly to local Mess staff as follows
- Combined Officers & SNCOs Mess - $7/night up to 2 nights, $13 for 3 nights to a month/month
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