2001
Australian Synchrotron Project funding announced by the Victorian Government
2002
Formation of scientific and machine advisory committees
Site launch and preparation
2003
Machine design announced
Building and associated facilities contract awarded
Construction started
Injection system contract awarded
2004
All particle accelerator systems contracts awarded
Beamline design process starts
Formation of industry advisory committee
2005
Building complete
Machine assembly starts
2006
Installation and commissioning of machine and beamlines begins
Selection of operator
2007
Commissioning of first beamlines complete
31 July: Australian Synchrotron formal opening
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Building construction
Machine installation and commissioning