Condition
Project Activities
ICS commenced the project with careful planning and workshops, focusing on developing an achievable plan to ensure the collections were prepared in time for the new facility.
The new facility is designed to be pesticide-free, meaning that Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and treatment of the collections as a part of the relocation is essential. ICS has provided advice about planning for pest treatment using freezing and low oxygen treatment as a part of the relocation process.
Key activities undertaken included:
- Consultation and analysis with stakeholders to understand the specific needs and requirements for the relocation.
- Advice on preparation for relocation of fragile specimens, including pinned insects, eggs, spirit collections.
- Developing a detailed relocation plan, including resource planning, costings and staging of activities:
- Collection preparation activities
- Collection relocation activities
- Collection decanting activities
- Advice on new storage drawers and cabinets
- Advice on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to implement during the move
- Identifying potential risks and providing mitigation strategies to ensure the safe and secure transfer of specimens.
- Coordination and oversight during the relocation process to ensure the smooth transition of collections, equipment, and staff.
Treatment
Project Outcome
The detailed planning by ICS in close consultation with the CSIRO, and the roll-out of resourcing and processes as recommended by ICS, has resulted in the collections being well prepared for the relocation in 2024.
Before treatment
After treatment
