A new centre for infectious diseases research, education and public health will be built in Melbourne to house the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID). State-of-the-art research platforms and technology will enable the development of faster, more effective diagnostic tests, treatments, vaccines, and public health interventions for infectious diseases.
The new facility will be built in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, connecting to the existing Doherty Institute building on Elizabeth Street. It will enable the University of Melbourne and Doherty Institute to expand and the Burnet Institute to relocate to the Parkville site.
The AIID facility is scheduled for completion in 2029 with commissioning and operations to follow.
Learn more about the AIID facility from our leaders in this video:
With government funding secured, a strong business case finalised and site demolition commenced, the AIID project is well underway.
Leading Melbourne architectural firm, Wardle is the lead architectural firm and Aurecon is the lead engineering firm.
Concept design for the building was completed in early 2023, and schematic design completed in early 2024 with input and collaboration from Foundation Partner researchers and staff, who will ultimately be the future users of the building’s cutting-edge facilities.
Kane Constructions has been engaged for the early and enabling works which commenced in early 2024, and key planning approvals for the building design and construction were achieved in mid-2025 as explained in the below video.
Images of the building design can be seen below:
The AIID will provide vital facilities and research platforms needed to develop vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases, including:
