Randwick Barracks
Military base in Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia
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Randwick Barracks is a military base in Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia. It is the base for a number of support and Australian Army Reserve units.
| Randwick Barracks | |
|---|---|
 Randwick Barracks in 2012 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Military base |
| Owner | Department of Defence |
| Controlled by | Australian Army |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Active |
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| Site history | |
| In use | 1841–present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | HQ 2nd Division |
History
The Barracks was initially established in 1841[1] and by the late 19th century, the site evolved into a military training area. From 1891 to the 1920s, it served as the Randwick Rifle Range and School of Musketry, playing a crucial role in the training of Australian troops.[2]
In 1965, the 1st Topographical Survey Troop was formally raised at the site, and a section of this troop accompanied the 1st Australian Task Force to Vietnam in 1966.[3]
In 2010, a portion of the former military land was transferred to Randwick City Council and became the Randwick Environmental Park.[4] This 13-hectare park, which includes bushland and wetland areas, serves as a community space and is home to diverse native flora and fauna. It was originally part of the Randwick Army Barracks and opened to the public in 2010.[5]
List of units
- 19th Chief Engineer Works
17th Sustainment Brigade[14][15]
- Headquarters, 17th Sustainment Brigade[16][17]
- Headquarters, 1st Psychology Unit and 1st Health Support Company (Randwick Barracks, NSW)
1st Commando Regiment (1 Cdo Regt)[18][19]
- Regimental Headquarters (1 Cdo Regt)
- 301st Signal Squadron (1 Cdo Regt)
