WA government, Uni WA and CSIRO sign MoU on planned medtech precinct

The Western Australian government says a new biomedical industry and research precinct in Perth is closer following the signing of an MoU with CSIRO and the University of Western Australia to transform CSIRO’s Floreat site, northwest of Perth’s CBD.

According to a statement from state innovation minister Stephen Dawson on Friday, the way is now paved to transform the site “to link industry, academia, training and research to foster future growth and sustainability”.

The precinct will include the UWA and Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre sites in Nedlands.

“We have a vision of transforming the CSIRO’s Floreat site into a biomedical industry hub, as part of wider Perth precinct that is geared up to unlock further opportunities for the growth of this exciting local industry,” said Dawson.

“Thank you to UWA and CSIRO for their collaboration and support to activate this historic site and give it a new lease of life, such as developing medical breakthroughs or manufacturing revolutionary medical equipment.”

The announcement cites premier Roger Cook’s recent announcement of a need for a biomedical industry and research precinct for Perth, similar to international facilities such as the Texas Medical Centre or the Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre.

No dates were given for the precinct’s establishment.

Picture: credit CSIRO