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Station facilities & operations

Cycling at Casey

Cycling at Casey
Photo: D. Ross

Australia's Antarctic stations are run like small towns, with facilities for power generation, sewage works, water-making, vehicle maintenance, as well as general living, medical and working locations.

A broad range of trades and professional skills is recruited each year to maintain the station and all its functions.

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