Queensland is set to become home to a new research centre after the Brisbane City Council greenlit the project development application from Silverstone Developments.
The new Brisbane Advanced Research Centre is part of the company’s strategy to increase the availability of high-quality laboratory and biomanufacturing space in strategic locations for life sciences and biotech companies.
The facility will accommodate approximately 11,700 sqm of purpose-built life sciences, research, medical technology, and education accommodation in Queensland’s largest health precinct in Herston.
Herston Health Precinct is a global leader in health, innovation, education, research, training, and clinical care. It also houses over 13,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, scientists, researchers, and students working together to elevate Australia’s medical capabilities.
“We are pleased to have received development approval for this landmark project, allowing us to provide a state-of-the-art building that expands on the world-class facilities at the adjacent Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital,” said Silverstone Managing Director Troy Daffy
The new advanced research centre is intended to provide direct access to the Herston Health Precinct, which is a key drawcard for organisations looking to leverage off one of the largest integrated precincts in Australia, the managing director said.
“Tenants will have an opportunity to realise huge synergies with the RBWH, Queensland’s largest tertiary referral, research and teaching hospital with 955 beds,” Daffy added.
The seven-storey Brisbane Advanced Research Centre features four levels of laboratory space, along with a multi-level auditorium above and complementary retail on the ground.
It will cater to and adapt to the constantly changing demands of breakthrough scientific research in medical technology, life sciences, and educational applications, Silverstone said in a media release.
The Brisbane-based private property development and investment company said it will continue collaborating with key stakeholders with a view to commencing construction of the new advanced research centre.
