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Getting there
Gaza Ridge Barracks – Bandiana is within the Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA), approximately 4.4km from Wodonga CBD. The main entrance open 24hours/day, is located on Anderson Road, Bandiana off Thomas Mitchell Drive.
Key collection and returns
Key Collections after 1400 can be collected from the accommodation office:
- Key collection after 2pm.
- Key collection and return to Accommodation Office.
- Rooms are to be vacated by 10am.
After hours
Afterhours keys can be collected and returned to the accommodation lockers located at Bldg. 494 Andersons Road South Bandiana.
Lost keys
Lost keys must be notified to the Accommodation Offices immediately.
A cost will be incurred for replacement.
Single LEAP Concierge
Address
Nabylewt Drive
Business hours
0700-1700 Monday to Friday
Phone
02 6068 9700
Accommodation Office
Address
Building 494, Anderson Road
Business hours
0800-1400hrs
Phone
02 6024 1477
After Hours
Address
Building 615, Anderson Road
Phone
02 6055 2418
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.
For personnel allocated into LEAP, a description of the furniture and linen that will be supplied in your room can be found
here.
(If you wish to have any of the furniture removed prior to your arrival to make room for your own furniture, please advise the LEAP concierge office prior to the date of your arrival).
For further information about your room/cabin, contact the base Accommodation Office or LEAP concierge as appropriate.
VIP rooms
DHA cannot make VIP bookings – contact the Base Mess POC.
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. Queries should be directed to Steph Ruck on 02 6055 2960 or 0427 191 209.
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. ALL non-duty bookings must be approved by base.
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:
- SNCOs - $10 1 night, $13 2 nights, $20 for 3 or more nights
- Officers - $12 night up to 3 nights, $36 for 3 nights up to 1 month, $36 per month
Handy phone numbers
| Person/service |
Number |
| Officers mess |
0434 637 057 |
| Officers VIP |
0434 637 057 |
| SNCOs Mess |
0418 671 853 |
| SNCOs VIP |
0418 671 853 |
| OR Mess - South Bandiana |
02 6053 5220 |
| OR Mess - North Bandiana |
02 6053 1007 |
| Customer Service Centre (CSC) |
02 6049 8508 |
| Military Police - Duty |
0407 946 883 |
| Chaplain - Duty |
0409 603 308 |