Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday got an exclusive first peek at new Scott Base redevelopment plans a week after her Government signed off on a third-of-a-billion-dollar-makeover funding package. Ardern's Government announced in last week's Budget a long-overdue upgrade of Scott Base will get nearly $350m in funding to ensure New Zealand's continued presence on the frozen continent. The staff had been eagerly awaiting last week's funding news, which paves the way for the much-needed Scott Base makeover. Scott Base in Antarctica is set for a much-needed redevelopment. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in Christchurch today visiting the International Antarctic Centre where she was shown the new Scott Base redevelopment plans.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 26, 2021 20:48 UTC