GONDWANA is designed as an international standard hub for companies advancing vehicle technology, focusing on automotive powertrains, cybersecurity, connectivity, safety, and all levels of automation. It serves as a rigorous real-world simulation testbed for manufacturers and technology providers to innovate for safety, sustainability, efficiency and assistive driving technologies for various transportation environments like urban, intercity, regional and remote roads, highways, tracks, and off-road/rural scenarios. GONDWANA will also lead the world with its unique 1.2km configurable environmental conditions tunnel, able to repeatably simulate a full range of weather conditions in testing. Leveraging cutting-edge research and technologies in motorsport prototype development and homologation, GONDWANA is being constructed to establish a global hub for the entire mobility sector, embracing both current and future transitions.

This facility is set to be an interconnected platform integrating our automotive industries, university campuses, the scientific community, and research organizations through GONDWANA’s specialized campus for mobility research, technology, engineering, and design. Everything in one location. The blueprint includes the creation of an SAE, IEEE accredited Automotive university campus and an advanced trade training facility on the premises. This multi-disciplinary consortium aims to encompass all Australian university faculties involved in automotive research, development, and engineering.

Within the 1100 hectares of GONDWANA’s testing circuit, technical support and education precinct, our master plan includes a full range of secure indoor test houses as well as separated individual test circuits and testbeds including:

GONDWANA Emergency Response Training Academy (GERTA) will be an Emergency Response Proving Ground and Knowledge Centre, providing valuable training in a broad spectrum of emergency & disaster scenarios. This facility will play a vital role in safeguarding lives and property during various emergencies, ensuring public safety, and risk management.

GERTA is a unique 100-hectare joint venture, aimed at attracting both Australian and international emergency responder agencies. This cutting-edge facility will serve as a training and R&D hub, propelling advancements in the emergency response industry and its supply chains. As part of the GONDWANA facility, GERTA will be well located to utilise facilities such as the driver training centre and selected vehicle test track facilities provided.

The GERTA Proving Ground is a next-generation development providing unparalleled scenario theatres and training opportunities. Our mission is to assist in defining the best equipment for emergency service personnel.

Our primary goal is to provide a distinctive environment where medical, fire, and rescue emergency agencies can hone their skills, test equipment, and prepare for real-world emergencies.

The GERTA venture provides profound benefits, starting with improved training. We simulate a range of emergency conditions to provide realistic training scenarios, equipping emergency service personnel to handle real-life situations.

This venture fosters global collaboration, bringing together various emergency response agencies from different jurisdictions to share skills, resources, and best practices.

Our facility will serve as a unique platform for businesses, fostering partnerships and expansion in the range of emergency and fire products, technology, and services.

The GERTA project is set to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the surrounding area. Our focus is on enhancing public safety outcomes, which will be achieved through better training and collaboration across agencies.

The GERTA venture provides an opportunity to test the latest equipment, services, and technologies in a controlled environment, promoting innovative solutions.

Our facility is designed to provide a unique environment for training, testing, and validating emergency management methodologies and solutions.
GERTA will enhance the competitiveness of Australian and global emergency agencies, keeping them at the forefront of technological advancements and training.

The GERTA facility is a unique innovation aimed at empowering emergency fire and rescue agencies to respond effectively during emergencies. It provides an excellent opportunity for collaboration and co-operation, enhancing the capabilities of the agencies that safeguard our communities. This facility will drive technological advancements, promote knowledge sharing, and ultimately increase public safety outcomes.