The 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap which outlines Australia's research infrastructure requirements over the coming decade has been released today by the Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, and Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator Arthur Sinodinos. The infrastructure outlined in the report is required to ensure that Australia's world class research system continues to improve productivity, create jobs, lift economic growth and support a healthy environment.
ANSTO research infrastructure features prominently in the report including the OPAL reactor, our neutron scattering instruments and the National Deuteration Facilities.
Maintaining the current facilities at the OPAL Research Reactor and the National Deuteration Facility are listed as priority areas, as well as enhancing neutron beam capability at the OPAL Research Reactor through additional beam capacity (second Neutron Guide Hall) for research, medical needs and for national sovereignty and global engagement.
The recognition of the value of neutron scattering to Australia is highly welcomed, and we look forward to the realisation of this vision.
Impression of the second neutron guide hall at OPAL prepared for the Scoping Workshop for Second Guide Hall at ANSTO which was held in 2012.
Published: 12/05/2017