Major Completed Projects
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
| Project: | School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
|---|---|
| School/Division: | Division of Facilities Management |
| Location: | Wagga Wagga Campus |
| Time line: | November 2009 |
| Project cost: | $8.2M |
| Building area: | 1346 square metres |
| Project Status: | Completed |
| Additional Information: | Project Reports & Minutes |
| Project contact: | Chris Nesakumar |
Project Brief
The proposed Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) has been planned to provide training for early years of the Veterinary Science program, as well as opportunities for post-graduate training and research. This facility will also support commercial operation identification and assist in the investigation of animal health, natural and experimental diseases.
The proposed VDL will comprise a necropsy room supported by laboratories for research and teaching in the diagnosis of disease. The necropsy room will have an overhead gantry system and a hydraulic dissection table, capable of holding large animals such as cattle and horses, as well as fixed table for the use of students. The room will be serviced by holding pens and a large cold room for storing animal parts for research and disposal.
The remainder of the facility will have laboratories dedicated to microbiology, parasitology, clinical biochemistry, histopathology and molecular biology. The majority of the facility will be constructed to physical containments category 2 (PC2) standards, but with a small PC3 room capable of holding disease organisms such as those causing anthrax, psittacosis and Q-fever. There will also be dedicated student and research laboratories and microscope room.
Consultants
Architect: S2F
Engineers: S2F - Mechanical and Electrical, Hughes Truman - Hydraulics, Civil and Structural
QS: Davis Langdon
Contractors: Joss Construction
Construction Manager: NSW Department of Commerce