To provide advanced weather forecast and warning services for the Australian Community through new software applications, staff training, the installation of six modern Doppler radar systems in locations impacted by severe weather, and replacement of the Bureau's aging radars.

In 2003 the Commonwealth Government allocated over $62 million to allow the Bureau to modernise its radar network and supplement its Severe Weather Warning capabilities in key locations around the country. As part of the five-year project, it is proposed to replace 15 obsolete radars in the network and implement an enhanced Doppler radar capability in 6 locations. These Doppler radars will allow for the replacement of a further 5 radars in the network.

The new Doppler radars will have a capability beyond existing Doppler radars within the Bureau's network. The improvements will allow for an enhanced service delivery in terms of content, effectiveness and geographic coverage.

Over the next five years several of the Bureau's current radars will be replaced and in some cases, new Doppler radars will be purchased. The time line of commissioned radars has been included below along with a list of areas being considered for a radar upgrade/replacement/relocation as part of the RNDSUP.

– Melbourne (Laverton)
– Sydney (Terrey Hills)
– Perth (Serpentine)
– Townsville (Mt Stuart)
– Mt Kanighan
– Yarrawonga
– Darwin Airport
– Tamworth Area
– Broome
– East Sale