arete Australia successfully delivered a comprehensive refurbishment and redevelopment of the University of Melbourne’s veterinary pre-clinical science laboratories at the Parkville Campus. Spanning five floors, the project encompassed modernised staff rooms, meeting rooms, parasitology and veterinary laboratories, inflammation and metabolism facilities, and wet lab research areas, as well as upgraded amenities.
Beyond aesthetic and functional enhancements, these works addressed regulatory issues within the existing laboratories. Prior to the refurbishment, the labs did not meet current PC2 compliance standards, and through careful planning, construction, and collaboration with the University, arete ensured these critical research spaces now adhere to the latest guidelines, providing a safer, more efficient environment for staff and students.