The GTP environment and services
Located 7km from the Geelong CBD, the GTP provides
flexibility of space and resource usage. The precinct will be developed in two
stages with stage 1 to be completed in early 2004. Stage 1 of the GTP consists
of a newly refurbished 8000m2 research and commercial facility together with
existing biotechnology and other research capabilities on-site.
Future stages in the development of the precinct
will include co-location of commercial businesses and major research initiatives
on the adjoining 56-hectare site.
Key Features of the precinct are:
- 8000m2 research and commercial facility, including
- 850m2 of hi-tech laboratories
- 1150m2 of networked offices & worksations
- 1000m2 of high profile demonstration space
- 4500m2 of quality industrial space
- Open plan areas designed to encourage communication include meeting venues
and a stylish 'R&D' Cafe
- Technology infrastructure including library, high-speed data links, demonstration
and testing equipment, and other complementary research facilities
- Accommodation and conference facilities (447-person student accommodation,
93-person conference accommodation with 200-person management conference centre)
- Established utilities and infrastructure including restaurants, sports grounds,
ample parking and road networks
- Direct access via the Princes' Highway to Melbourne,
airports and the south west surf coast
- Close integration with Deakin campuses in Melbourne, Geelong CBD, and Warrnambool
- Significant land available for expansion
