Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory Site Tour

Optional post-ACRM Fieldtrip

Imagine conducting research in an environment so isolated from the background noise that the smallest signals, which are undetectable at the surface, can be measured with extraordinary precision. Picture an underground laboratory shielded from cosmic rays and surface-based electromagnetic noise, where you can achieve levels of accuracy previously thought impossible. This is the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL)—a haven for groundbreaking precision measurement studies that could revolutionise scientific disciplines from physics to medicine.

This is an extremely rare and limited opportunity to visit the site.

Agenda

Time	Activity
7:00 – 7:30am	Departure from Park Hyatt Hotel
11:00am	Arrive at SUPL
2:30pm	Depart SUPL
6:00pm	Return to Park Hyatt Hotel

Brief meal stops will be made during the trips to and from the laboratory.

Access requirements

SUPL Access Agreement

All visitors need to enter into a Short-Term Access Agreement and complete the SUPL Visitor Acknowledgement.

Clothing and PPE Requirements

To go underground, visitors must be wearing:

Steel-capped boots. If visitors have their own steel-capped boots, please bring them as we have a limited supply of steel-capped gumboots available for visitors.
Safety glasses. If visitors have their own safety glasses, please bring them.
High-visibility vest with reflective strips. If visitors have their own high-vis vests, please bring them.

The following PPE will be provides at the site:

Hard hat with a cap lamp
Ear plugs
Gloves
Miner’s belt with a self-rescuer air supply

Registration

To register for the site tour, complete the participant consent form below.

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This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

I acknowledge that:

I understand that an email will be sent approximately 1 week prior to the site tour with information and course requirements.
I understand that participation involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:
- Travel and access hazards (road accidents, weather conditions).
- Terrain and environmental hazards (slips, trips, wildlife, heat/cold exposure).
- Workplace and activity-specific risks (machinery, sampling, lifting, confined spaces).
I agree to follow any code of conduct, safety briefings, organiser instructions, and site-specific rules.
I agree to maintain professional and respectful behaviour
I agree to respect environmental and cultural restrictions at all sites.
I will report unsafe conditions or injuries immediately.
I understand that non-compliance with safety rules may result in removal from the trip.
I consent to the organisers obtaining medical treatment for me in case of emergency.

Your Name(Required)

First Last

I am over 18 years of age

Parent or Guardian Name

First Last

Required if participant is under 18 years of age.

Engineers Australia members participating in AGS technical sessions can record attendance on their personal CPD logs. Members should refer to Engineers Australia CPD policy for details on CPD types, requirements and auditing guidelines.