Bam Nuttall team restarts work on Antarctic research building
A team of more than 20 people arrived in Antarctica yesterday to continue construction of the Discovery Building, a scientific support facility for the British Antarctic Survey at its Rothera Research Station.
The construction team from Bam Nuttall, Ramboll and Sweco were all quarantined for two weeks prior to embarking on their 7,000-mile sea journey to the remote location, to keep the station free of COVID-19.
When complete, the two-storey, 4,500-square-metre building will provide a mix of facilities supporting the station’s work, including preparation areas for field expeditions, workshops, offices, a medical centre, recreational spaces including a music room and climbing wall, plus space for plant and machinery.