Further Information
The refurbishment of the Watermans Bay Marine Centre will result in the Indian Ocean's first seawater facility for broad marine research.
Works planned for the Watermans Bay Marine Centre include:
- Replacing the existing roof;
- Improving the overall appearance and landscape around the facility;
- Improvements for the buildings' environmental performance;
- Exterior painting of the entire facility;
- Upgrades to the internal marine culture facilities, laboratories and offices; and
- The installation of new security features.
The works take into consideration the requirement for a number of slim line flues to be installed on the roof, however the design of the new roof will not increase the height of the facility overall.
The internal footprint of the existing building will change minimally to accommodate Building Codes of Australia requirements (i.e. for improved internal accessibility) however the external building footprint will not increase.
The landscaping and trees in front of the facility will remain and the exterior works will improve the overall appearance of the facility.
Current status
A Development Approval Application for the refurbishment works to be undertaken at this facility was approved in 2012. Currently the design and documentation is being finalised and will go to tender. Upon a contract being awarded, work is expected to commence in 2013, with the building ready for occupancy in 2014.
Enquiries relating to the Watermans Bay Marine Centre may be emailed to: mark.robert@fish.wa.gov.au
Further information relating to milestones and project updates.
Proposed refurbishment design
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
