Major Current Project
Construction and Redevelopment of Morell Laboratory Facilities
| Project: | Construction and Redevelopment of Morell Laboratory Facilities |
|---|---|
| School/Division: | School of Nursing Midwifery and Indigenous Health School of Dentistry Health Sciences |
| Location: | Building 10, David Morell Laboratories, Wagga campus |
| Time line: | November 2010 - January 2011 |
| Project cost: | $1,100,000 |
| Building area: | Works to Level 1 (east) and level 2 (east) |
| Project Status: | Current |
| Project contact: | Neal Molineaux |
Project Brief
The redevelopment will consist of the refurbishment of current facilities in the Morell Laboratory precinct and includes this building and the adjacent Chemistry & Pharmacy Laboratory building, on Wagga Wagga Campus.
The works when complete will alleviate the shortage of laboratory space for teaching mandatory components required for accreditation of courses in the Schools of Dentistry and Health Science, Nursing and Midwifery and Biomedical Sciences for Pharmacy, Nutrition, Medical Imaging and Nursing courses.
This laboratory complex is fast approaching the end of its lifespan, as is evidenced by the benches, fittings and equipment which may not meet with current standards. Unrectified, the courses taught in these facilities may well be at risk of not meeting accreditation requirements. In addition, the refurbishment of the Morell Laboratories will enable the integration of world class technologies including a full mock hospital ward for the expansion of the Nursing and Midwifery courses incorporating linked tutorial and scenario observation stations.
Funding
Charles Sturt University (CSU) and the Federal Government???s Education Better Universities Renewal Funding (BURF)
Consultants
Architect: Brewster Hjorth Architects
Head contractor: Nash Bros Construction
Further information
Level 1 - Nutrition floor plan (pdf)
Level 2 - Nursing floor plan (pdf)
Proposed Site compound (pdf)