Net Zero Geomodelling Laboratory
The University has bolstered its position as a key player in GeoEnergy research, education, and training in Australia by establishing a state-of-the-art experimental facility dedicated to addressing national priorities in energy security, emissions reduction, and future fuel research.
The facility will help cultivate skilled geoscience engineering graduates who are pivotal for Australia’s shift towards low-carbon energy and increase outreach opportunities and engagement with industry partners, government departments and school groups.
Project overview
- Location: Room 137, Engineering South, North Terrace Campus
- Size: 129m2
- Cost: $2.05m
- Architect: Design Inc
- Construction Partner: Harrold & Kite
- Project team: Aiden Moon, Paul Smith
Features
- New flooring, partitions, paint and joinery.
- New curtains, block out blinds and lockers.
- Mobile equipment and gantry system to accommodate placement of high-speed cameras and custom lighting suites.
- Glazed entrance and viewing window.
- New hearing augmentation and audiovisual installation.
- New River Stream Table, allowing users to set up different layers of sediment and run water through cycles, showing how rivers and valleys form in nature.
