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Last Updated 2 October 2025

Latest updates on the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID)

Burnet is a founding partner in development of a world-class infectious disease centre with The University of Melbourne and The Doherty Institute. The AIID has now achieved key planning approvals.

Check back on this page for key updates on progress.

AIID marks significant planning milestone in facility development

24 September 2025. The AIID has now achieved key planning approvals and a main works tender is under way to find a partner to construct the facility.

Demolition will be completed by the end of the year, paving the way for construction to commence on the state-of-the-art research facility in Melbourne’s Biomedical Precinct, bringing together Foundation Partners the University of Melbourne, Doherty Institute and Burnet Institute.

“The AIID will bring together a critical mass of expertise to enhance Australia’s capability in infectious disease and public health research to drive greater speed, innovation and equity in our response to emerging infectious diseases, global health challenges and pandemics,” Burnet Institute director and CEO Professor Brendan Crabb AC said.

View the full media release: AIID marks significant planning milestone in facility development.

Five people wearing white hard hats and bright yellow University of Melbourne–branded safety vests pose for a group photo in front of a demolition site. Heavy machinery and rubble are visible behind them.
AIID leaders inspect the site of the new AIID building. Left to right: Doherty Council Chair Martyn Myer AO, Burnet Institute Board Chair Mary Padbury, Doherty Institute Director Professor Sharon Lewin AO, Victorian Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson, University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global Culture & Engagement Professor Michael Wesley. Picture by Peter Casamento.
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Facility exterior – north western view. Image: Wardle.
Berkeley Street entrance
Berkeley Street entrance. Image: Wardle.
PC2 laboratory.
PC2 laboratory. Image: Wardle.
Foyer – eastern view.
Foyer – eastern view. Image: Wardle.
Collaboration zone.
Collaboration zone. Image: Wardle.
Human challenge unit.
Human challenge unit. Image: Wardle.
Workspace.
Workspace. Image: Wardle.
Board room.
Board room. Image: Wardle.
Board room waiting area
Board room waiting area. Image: Wardle.
Doherty Institute neighbourhood.
Doherty Institute neighbourhood. Image: Wardle.
Facility cross section.
Facility cross section. Image: Wardle.
Facility exterior – south western view
Facility exterior – south western view. Image: Wardle.
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New imagery of the facility’s design. Pictures by Wardle.

AIID announces early works contractor

7 March 2024. AIID is thrilled to appoint Kane Constructions as the enabling and early works contractor in the development of its state-of-the-art research facility.

View the full media release: AIID announces early works contractor.

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Architect’s impression of the future AIID facility. Picture by Wardle.

More AIID news

For more AIID news, visit aiid.edu.au.

Pictured are logos of foundation partners The Doherty Institute and Burnet Institute, as well as a logo of AIID's major supporting partner Victoria State Government.