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New Zealand Constructs National Biocontainment Laboratory

Published 11/5/2015

Construction began in October of 2015 on the $59 million (NZD$87m) National Biocontainment Laboratory in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Designed by Merrick & Company to meet international biosafety standards, the secure facility will provide advanced labs for infectious disease detection, diagnosis, and response. The completed project will also offer veterinary diagnostics to support international trade assurances of the status of animal diseases. Full operations will commence in 2019. The project team includes CCM Architects, engineering consultant BECA, and general contractor Fletcher Construction.