Our facilities & services
- The greenhouse complex has 15 individually controlled greenhouse structures covering a total area of 700 m2. The greenhouses are equipped with a fully integrated fertigation and environmental control system
- Hydroponic channel growing capacity is > 300 linear meters for nutrient film technique experimental trials
- 18 Controlled environment rooms (CER) for postharvest, market access and food safety research
- Specialist postharvest fumigation chambers and CERs
- Fruit fly rearing and infestation laboratory
- Food safety laboratory (PC2 certified)
- Plant pathology laboratory
- Entomology laboratory
- Postharvest laboratory
- Somersby field station (78 ha)
- Soil and orchard management
- Vegetable field trials
- Tea husbandry
- Chemical fumigation research facility
CCPIC has state-of-the-art research facilities which are operated and managed by the technical and research staff of NSW DPI.
Facilities for Hire
Ourimbah facilities for rent and/or hire. All subject to availability and site requirements. All enquiries through CCPIC site management.
General Office Space and Facilities
Small meeting rooms catering for 4 to 8 people
Office and hot desks with power and internet available
Onsite electric car charging – charge fox
Specialised laboratories and testing facilities
Food safety laboratory (PC2 certified)
Molecular detection of major foodborne pathogens
Postharvest laboratory for supply chain simulation trials
Fruit and vegetable quality assessment laboratory
Postharvest infestation and disinfestation facilities
Plant pathology lab with pesticide research capabilities
Biological safety cabinet BSC, fume cupboards and clean work stations
Controlled environment rooms CERS and low pressure/fumigation chambers
Incubator cabinets with temperature, light and humidity capabilities
Growth Cabinets for entomology and plant pathology
Entomology - Insect rearing laboratory and facilities
Autoclave – sterilisation
General lab spaces
Greenhouse Research Complex
The greenhouse complex has 15 individually controlled greenhouse structures covering a total area of 700 m2. The greenhouses are equipped with a fully integrated fertigation and environmental control system. Small bays ideal for replicated trials.
Hydroponic channel growing capacity is > 300 linear meters for nutrient film technique experimental trials.
For booking details and conditions on all public facilities contact the CCPIC Staff on (02) 4348 1900 for conference room details or hire arrangements.
Production and site facilities for collaboration
Somersby Field Station
Somersby Field Station Site - total of 78ha with 20ha of forest, large spring fed dam with site irrigation capability
Office/desk spaces and general amenities with water, power, wifi, printer (capacity of 10)
Managed citrus orchard and green tea plantation and open field trial sites
Chemical fumigation cool-rooms
Other site opportunities at Somersby Field Station
Shed space, storage facilities, and sheltered staging area
Field and instructional training days, school events (Outdoor and Indoor areas) and outdoor activities
Beautiful multiple country back drop locations with suitable marquee areas for large events
Industry field/open days
Work with Us
If you would like to utilise our research facilities or services, or explore partner and co-location opportunities please fill out this Request for Opportunity Form.
Research Station Request for Opportunity