Nathan Sciences Precinct

Project Scope

Refurbishments are underway in several buildings across the Sciences Precinct, these include – Engineering, Technology and Aviation (N79), Science 2 (N34), Technology (N44) and Environment 1 (N55).

In addition, there will be construction of two new buildings:

• Development of a Technical Annex on the current site of Central Chiller Plant (N45) and the car park directly to the west, to be known as building N81,
• Development of a new chiller plant, to be known as Chiller Plant West (N80).

CHILLER PLANT WEST (N80)

This new facility replaced the existing Central Chiller Plant (N45) and is the single facility servicing all of Nathan campus (excluding N78 & N79 with their own dedicated systems).

Using detailed demand data, the team were able to accurately model requirements ensuring this new plant significantly contributes to optimising the future energy performance of the Nathan campus.

Status: Complete, March 2022

TECHNICAL ANNEX (N81)

The Technical Annex will feature three levels of integrated research, teaching & learning spaces focused on soil-based research. This mix of spaces include potting rooms, labs, rooftop greenhouses, temperature-controlled rooms, and a Soils Teaching Lab.

There are also several fit-for-purpose workshop spaces to facilitate metal works, plastics, welding, fabrication, electronic research, and development space.

Status: Construction underway

REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS’ STATUS

• Science 2 (N34) - construction underway, due for completion by end of Q3, 2023
• Technology (N44) - construction underway, due for completion by end of Q2, 2023
• Environment 1 (N55) - construction underway, due for completion by end of Q2, 2023