Scott Base Redevelopment: Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation

Antarctica New Zealand is committed to supporting world leading science and the kaitiakitanga of our unique environment.

We ensure all our activities in the Ross Sea region are carried out with the highest quality environmental standards and procedures that safeguard the Antarctic environment.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has now notified the draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) for the proposed Scott Base Redevelopment for public consideration.

NB The Scott Base redevelopment is contingent on the Government approving the funding as part of Budget 2021, Government approval of an Implementation Business Case, and if the Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) is approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

See full notification here