Excavation underway
10 July 2026
Excavation work on the basement levels of the AIID is well underway and scheduled to continue until later in the year.
Piling and excavation works commencing
30 April 2026
Mobilisation for piling and excavation works on the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) construction site has commenced, with piling rigs starting to arrive on site.
Piling and excavation to mobilise soon
24 February 2026
The AIID has instructed the Project’s early works and demolition contractor, Kane, to prepare for and mobilise piling and excavation works on the AIID building site.
AIID site prepares for excavation
9 December 2025
The site for the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) has now been cleared and is ready for the next phase of construction.
Parliamentary committee recommends Australia supports amended International Health Regulations
8 December 2025
An inquiry by the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has concluded by supporting amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) adopted by the World Health Assembly and recommending that Australia be a Party to the amended Regulations.
AIID experts present evidence to parliamentary committee on International Health Regulations
29 October 2025
AIID experts have presented evidence to the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, emphasising the importance of strengthened international cooperation to prevent and respond to future pandemics.
Demolition reaches ground level
28 October 2025
In October the AIID facility early works reached a significant milestone with the completion of structural demolition.
AIID on track for 5 Star Green Star design rating
24 October 2025
The AIID facility design is on track to receive a 5 Star Green Star rating, representing Australian excellence in better, healthier and more responsible buildings.
AIID marks significant planning milestone in facility development
24 September 2025
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation with key planning approvals achieved and a main works tender to construct the facility underway.
Facility update: structural demolition more than 50% complete
26 August 2025
Early works and demolition on the future Australia Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) facility site is tracking well