Community consultation on building development

Community consultation on building development

Members of the public are welcome to a community consultation meeting on a proposed joint building project on the CSIRO Cunningham Laboratory site on the corner of Carmody Road and Chancellors Place, St Lucia.

CSIRO and the University of Queensland are organising the October 6 meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Uniting Church Hall, corner Hawken Drive and Swann Road, St Lucia.
The meeting will be chaired by Denver Beanland MLA.

The project will accommodate UQ's new Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and the Health Science and Nutrition, Plant Industry and Tropical Agriculture Divisions of CSIRO.

The purpose of the facility is to bring together expertise across a broad range of disciplines to undertake high quality, internationally competitive research and development in molecular biosciences, and other contemporary research fields.

The building will be set back from the road with attractive landscaped gardens featuring shade trees, while catering for pedestrian safety, public transportation and disabled access. Energy conservation is a significant consideration of the building design.

Awarding-winning architects Daryl Jackson Pty Ltd are the project architects for the facility, and have a significant track record of achievement in laboratory design and in major public buildings. Representatives from CSIRO, the University of Queensland and design consultants will attend the meeting to present the proposal.

Further information: Jan King 0413 601 248.