Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme
The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme will transform how British Antarctic Survey enables and supports frontier science. Commissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), this long-term programme will enable a world-leading capability to ensure that Britain remains at the forefront of climate, biodiversity and ocean research in the Polar Regions.
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Find out more about the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme
The Discovery Building
The Discovery Building will be a new world-class scientific support and operations facility at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica.
Meet the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme Team
Delivering the Antarctic infrastructure modernisation programme
Rothera Research Station Modernisation
Over the next decade Rothera Research Station will be upgraded to ensure its facilities keep the UK at the forefront of climate, biodiversity and ocean research.
Sustainability
The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) Sustainability Strategy comprises eight major sustainability themes.
Future Air Capability
The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) will invest in a new aircraft and runway enhancements to provide an essential link between South America and the Falkland Islands to Rothera Research Station in Antarctica.
The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) is delivered by the British Antarctic Survey in partnership with BAM, Ramboll and Sweco.