| Lavarack Barracks (HLS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| IATA: none – ICAO: YLVK | |||
| Summary | |||
| Airport type | Military | ||
| Operator | Aust. Army | ||
| Location | Townsville, Queensland | ||
| Elevation AMSL | 31 ft / 10 m | ||
| Coordinates | 19°19′18″S 146°48′06″E / 19.32167°S 146.80167°ECoordinates: 19°19′18″S 146°48′06″E / 19.32167°S 146.80167°E | ||
Lavarack Barracks (ICAO: YLVK) is a major Australian Army base located in Townsville, Queensland. Lavarack Barracks is currently home to the Army's 3rd Brigade and 11th Brigade. Elements of the 3rd Brigade based at the Barracks include the Combat Signals Regiment, 3rd Combat Services Support Battalion and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment. The barracks are named after Lieutenant General Sir John Lavarack, an Australian Army officer during both World Wars and Governor of Queensland from 1946 to 1957.
Part of Lavarack Barracks in the foreground, viewed from Mount Stuart, with Townsville CDB, Castle Hill and Magnetic Island in the distance
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