Storm Damage Impairs Australian Synchrotron, Affects Users

ANSTO

An intense, fast-moving storm in Melbourne at about 3:30pm this afternoon has caused water damage to the main Australian Synchrotron building and other areas on site.

Experiment users have been asked to make safe any experimental equipment and move over to the guesthouse, or head home.

The Clayton User Office will be sending further update emails tomorrow to users with scheduled beamtime.

Further updates will be provided here.

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