Gepps Cross
The new homebase for our police greys and dogs
In September 2023, the State Government announced a new custom-built facility would be constructed for Mounted Operations Unit (MOU) and Dog Operations Unit (DOU) on a 10.7ha site on Grand Junction Road, Gepps Cross.
Construction is underway at the Gepps Cross site, with its design dedicated to the unique needs of the police greys and dogs while supporting the work our staff do in looking after these beloved animals. The modern build will ensure animal and human welfare and safety requirements can be met at the facility. Green space has been included in the design to allow for the animals to have recovery time after working and to improve the capacity for training for a diverse range of scenarios.
While a key concern for SAPOL was maintaining close proximity to the CBD for MOU and DOU to undertake their duties, a suitable site was not located in the CBD area. The Gepps Cross site will be used as a homebase while a city staging post will allow MOU and DOU to undertake their duties as and when required. The city staging post is being constructed concurrently with the Gepps Cross site.
In addition to these two units, it has now been confirmed that the beloved Band of the South Australia Police will soon have a brand-new, permanent home at Gepps Cross, right alongside DOU and MOU. This state-of-the-art facility is currently in the final design phase and promises to be a purpose-built haven for our talented musicians.
While the band is temporarily housed elsewhere, they are eagerly awaiting the move to their new Gepps Cross location. Construction is set to kick off in January 2025, and we can’t wait to see this project come to life.
Project enquiries can be directed to: SAPOL.Thebartonrelocation@police.sa.gov.au during business hours.
The Gepps Cross site is an operational facility and as such is not open to the public.
We are not currently advertising for positions within our Mounted Operations Unit. Previous vacancies for stable hands have now been filled. Keep an eye out on the IWorkforSA website and SAPOL’s Current vacancies for any future opportunities.
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