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Accommodation

A new accomodation building houses up to 16 visitors and the original Scientist's hut houses up to 8 visitors. Both buildings have bunk-style bedrooms and annexe areas. Both buildings have a fully fitted kitchen and dining area. The hut has a rubble floor except for the kitchen area which has a timber floor. There is also a gas BBQ. All basic kitchen utensils and crockery are provided. Refrigerator and freezer space is provided for each visitor.

Mattresses, blankets and pillows are provided but visitors must bring their own sheets, sleeping bags, pillow cases and towels.

This is the new accomodation building .   Coral rubble surrounds the buildings and is the floor in some structures, so bring robust footwear.

The lounge/dining area	Outdoor seating and BBQ area
The new Aquarium Building with high quality water suitable for larval culture and contained rooms for individual experiments.
	High quality sea water system in the new Aquarium Building

FRESH WATER

The only fresh water available on One Tree Island is that collected and stored from rainfall. Therefore water conservation is a high priority on the island. There is usually sufficient water for showering (one bucket per person per day) but during times of low rainfall and high usage by visitors, restrictions can be enforced.

POWER

The main source of energy for the research station is from solar panels. Additional power is supplied by a diesel generator with a petrol driven generator as back up. Generated power is directed through an interactive inverter that provides mains quality power. The laboratories and accommodation huts are all serviced by 240 volt outlets.

COMMUNICATIONS

The station has good communication via a satellite link. The phone/fax machine can be used at a 'per minute' rate. Scientists can avail themselves of their email. Downloading a large attachment may incurr a charge.The telephone / facsimile number is: 07 4972 9691. E-mail is available at the station. onetree@med.usyd.edu.au

DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS AND LIQUIDS

Sewage: The station has a Clivus Multrum composting toilet.
Recycling: Kitchen waste is sorted and removed from the island.

Laboratory wastes: Visitors who bring non-biodegradable, toxic or radioactive material to the island are solely responsible for all safety aspects of storage and use whilst on the island, and its removal on departure.