The Heron Island Research Station (HIRS) was decimated by a fire in 2007, caused when an oxygen tank exploded.

The University of Queensland engaged Building Certifiers Australia to certify the staged re-construction of the development.

HIRS is a world class research and teaching facility located on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.  The HIRS can accommodate 150 visitors in a variety of accommodation styles.  Research at HIRS is facilitated by modern research facilities and equipment featuring a range of laboratories.

The project was awarded both a Regional Commendation and a State Architecture Award in 2011.

The University of Queensland