The Charles Perkins Centre at Sydney University is a high-tech biological research facility requiring highly reliable building services to support 24/7 mission-critical research, including studies on genetically modified animals.

  • Location

    Camperdown, NSW

  • category

    Education

  • services

    Hydraulic & fire services by Greg Napper as Design Manager for Aurecon in conjunction with Hassell Architects. Client: Sydney University

Charles Perkins Centre

The project included a new water main interface between alternate supplies to secure continuity in the event of mains failure, a high-pressure gas main deviation, and flood mitigation levee walls due to construction within a floodway.

Engineering design covered sanitary, grease, industrial and contaminated water, hot and cold water, rainwater, and gas systems to ensure uninterrupted operation. Responsibilities included full client engagement, authority negotiations, and management of all aspects of design, construction documentation, and site inspections. The project successfully delivered safe, resilient, and compliant infrastructure, demonstrating technical expertise in complex and high-risk environments while maintaining the continuity and integrity of critical research operations.

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