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Getting there
HMAS Kuttabul and Sydney Fleet Base East both belong to the ‘base location’ of Potts Point, approximately 2.1km from Sydney CBD, 16.3km from Homebush and 17.4km from North Strathfield. Some accommodation is located at Potts Point otherwise it is provided at two off-base hotel style buildings at Homebush and North Strathfield. All site entrances close at 2200 hours.
Ensure you check your cabin confirmation for the building you are allocated to:
- Potts Point: main entrance on Cowper Wharf roadway, off 14-18 Wylde Street
- Homebush: located at 113-123 Parramatta Road, Homebush
- North Strathfield: located at 27-29 George Street, North Strathfield
Key collection and returns
Potts Point
Address: Building 801, 14-16 Wylde Street
Business hours: 0800-1600, Monday-Friday
Phone: 02 9359 5032
- March out inspections for Potts Points are required for stays of greater than 21 days and must be booked at least 24 hours prior to departure
- Key collection after 1400
- Key collection and return to Accommodation Office
- Rooms are to be vacated by 1000
- After hours: Rooms booked in the First Fleet Mess: Key collection from First Fleet Mess Wardroom
- After hours: Rooms booked in East and West Wing accommodation: Key collection from Kuttabul main gate from MSS security staff
Homebush
Address: Corner of Parramatta and Underwood Roads, Homebush
Business hours: 0800-2200, Monday-Friday
Phone: 02 8762 1507
A/H Phone: 0411 203 559
- March in inspections for North Strathfield must be booked as soon as you are aware you are vacating
- Key collection after 1400
- Key collection and return to Accommodation Office
- Rooms are to be vacated by 1000
North Strathfield
Address: 27-29 George Street, North Strathfield
Business hours: 0800-2200, Monday-Friday
Phone: 02 8762 1507
A/H Phone: 0411 203 622
- March in inspections for North Strathfield must be booked as soon as you are aware you are vacating
- Key collection after 1400
- Key collection and return to Accommodation Office
- Rooms are to be vacated by 1000
Homebush and North Strathfield ring Duty Officer
Address: Building 805, Wylde Street
Phone: 02 9359 3588
Lost keys
Lost keys must be notified to the Accommodation Offices immediately. A cost will be incurred for replacement.
Security arrangements
A valid Defence pass is required to gain access to the base and will be required at reception of both off site locations. 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
Provisions
- Transit (up to 21 days) - Rooms / Cabins provisioned with soap, toilet paper and towel (replenished and room/cabin cleaned every seven days)
- Permanent/Temporary (≥ 22 days) - You will need to bring your own toiletries, towel and clean your own room/cabin (excluding Duty Officer, Recruit or Cadet Accommodation).
For further information about your room/cabin, 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/cabins
DHA cannot take requests – contact Base XO for allocation.
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:
- No mess fees applicable at Homebush or North Strathfield
- First Fleet Mess - $6/month
Handy phone numbers
| Person/service |
Number |
| Homebush Duty Officer |
0488 201 924 |
| North Strathfield Duty Officer |
0411 203 622 |
| Potts Point Duty Officer |
0419 241 794 |
| Naval Police Coxswains |
02 3959 2233 |
| Potts Point Security |
02 9359 3191 |
| VIP cabin |
02 9359 3588 |