30th Anniversary Development

After 30 years of supporting research, the Lizard Island Research Station needed major improvements to its infrastructure. The Lizard Island Reef Research Station is providing the funds to meet this challenge.

The Ian Potter Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Lizard Island Research Station
Vanessa Messmer © Vanessa Messmer

The 30th Anniversary Development is a $4.75 million overhaul of the Station's infrastructure that is taking place between 2005 and 2012. It is being implemented in stages so that the Station can remain open and research projects and educational programs can continue uninterrupted. Charlie Shuetrim is the Chairman of this project's fundraising committee.

Annual reports on progress of the Development

Milestones

2003	Fundraising appeal launched at the Australian Museum
2005	Visitor accommodation (Talbot House) replaced
	New general-purpose work area constructed
	Large storage shed (Alison) constructed
2006	Kalkhoven Wing of the Ian Potter Centre for Tropical Marine Research constructed, including:
	- Macquarie Group Foundation Seminar Room
	- Shuetrim Library
	- Kirby Computer Room
	- Balnaves Aquarium Rooms
	- Offices, dive gear store, housekeeping, laundry and food storage facilites
	The Ian Potter Centre for Tropical Marine Research is officially opened in October
	Tractor replaced
	First new dinghy launched (Freya)
2007	Thyne Reid Wing converted to laboratories
	Raymond E. Purves Laboratory extended and refurbished
	Underground works for Sir John Proud Aquarium extension commenced
	Second and third new dinghies launched (Ellie and Lili)
	Purchase of laboratory equipment commenced
2008	Visitor accommodation (Kirby and Suntory Houses) fully refurbished
	New seawater inlet lines and pumps installed prior to aquarium system extension
	Fourth, fifth and sixth new dinghies launched (Louise, Sam and Sarah)
	Two larger new boats launched (Macquarie 1 and Macquarie 2)
	New generator installed
	Purchase of laboratory equipment continued
2009	Sir John Proud Aquarium extended and refurbished
	Visitor accommodation (Loomis House) extended and refurbished
	Seventh new dinghy launched (Mimi)
	Purchase of laboratory equipment continued
2010	Workshop completely refurbished
	New filling system for scuba tanks installed
	Frame for new solar power array constructed
	Eighth new dinghy launched (Primrose)
	Purchase of laboratory equipment continued
2011	30 kW solar array installed, providing up to 64% of electricity needs
	Ninth new dinghy arrived (Mary Ida)
	Refit catamaran Kirsty K

Tasks still to be completed under the 30th Anniversary Development Project include:

Continue purchasing laboratory equipment
Improve fuel handling methods
Improve the track to the airstrip

Donors

Some donations support specific sections of the 30th Anniversary Development Project. Others contribute to the project generally.

The Ian Potter Foundation	General contribution; Ian Potter Centre for Tropical Marine Research is named in its honour
Queensland Government	General contribution
Thyne Reid Foundation	Refurbishment of the Thyne Reid Wing
	Tractor
	Dinghies Freya and Lili
	Laboratory equipment
Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation	Extension and refurbishment of aquarium system
Raymond E. Purves Foundation	Extension and refurbishment of Raymond E. Purves Laboratories
	Laboratory equipment
Macquarie Group Foundation	Macquarie Group Foundation Seminar Room
	Boats Macquarie 1 and Macquarie 2
Kevin Kalkhoven	Kalkhoven Wing
James N. Kirby Foundation	Kirby Computer Room
	Refurbishment of Kirby House
Balnaves Foundation	Two new Balnaves Aquarium Rooms
Alison Hayward	Storage shed Alison
Charlie and Sandy Shuetrim	General contribution; Shuetrim Library named in their honour
Trust Company	Generator
Coral Reef and Marine Science Foundation	General contribution
Yulgilbar Foundation	Dinghies Sam and Sarah
John Villiers Trust	Dinghies Mimi and Mary Ida
Elizabeth Gabler Charitable Trust	Dinghy Louise
Australian Projects Pty Ltd	Computer equipment and technical support
The Fred P. Archer Charitable Trust (through Trust Company)	Solar panels
Lady Primrose Potter	Dinghy Primrose
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy and Friends of Conservation	Pumps for aquarium system, solar panels