Allied Works Council
AWC
February 1942 – February 1945
Wartime authority that built airfields, roads and defence works for Australian and United States forces in Australia, using the Civil Constructional Corps, state public works authorities and private contractors.
How it came into existence
Established in February 1942 under regulations made under the National Security Act 1939, with E. G. Theodore as Director-General of Allied Works, to direct defence construction for the Allied forces after Japan entered the war.
Legislation: National Security Act 1939 (regulations)
How it ended
Wound up in February 1945, when its remaining works functions passed to the new Department of Works.
- Wartime defence construction
- Civil Constructional Corps
Main functions
- Construction of airfields and defence works
- Strategic road building, including the Stuart and Barkly highways
- Direction of the Civil Constructional Corps
- Co-ordination of state public works authorities and contractors
- Works for United States forces in Australia
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Interior.
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