The buildings were structurally sound, but much in need of a make-over after many years’ constant use. The opportunity was taken to brighten the labs by installing new lighting, a new control room/viewing platform for the largest laboratory, and putting new finishes to all the interior surfaces. Even the postgraduate office spaces have been refurnished to inspire them to greater achievements! More importantly, improvements have been made to give total handicapped access, which is very unusual in such an environment. The whole facility is now at a standard of which NGT and the university can be very proud.