Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) temporary relocations

Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) staff and services will commence temporary relocations during February and March to support asbestos removal, carpet replacement and air conditioner works on site at AZRI.

Goodbye asbestos. AZRI main offices, Alice Springs

Due to the age of many buildings and facilities in the Northern Territory, building materials containing asbestos are present in many locations. Asbestos is not dangerous unless crumbed to release the fibres.

Asbestos removal has been approved for buildings at AZRI, in line with the Northern Territory Government policy to remove all asbestos from government buildings.

To facilitate the safe removal of the asbestos, all staff in affected buildings will temporarily relocate while the asbestos removal takes place. Carpet replacement will commence once asbestos removal is finished. Concurrently, a new energy efficient air conditioning system will be built and installed. It is anticipated that the temporary locations will remain in place until Spring 2018.

There will be no interruption to online library resources with library staff available to help with literature searches and document delivery from external sources. During the works period access to print material and serial collections will be limited however, resources can be sourced and borrowed from other libraries if needed.

The Library Services team are available to help find a solution during the interim so please contact them directly to discuss your needs.

Below you will find information on where you can find AZRI staff and services.

For more information phone 8951 8102 or email susan.turner@nt.gov.au.