The listings below show active works across our campuses that will be ongoing for more than one week and/or are in a prominent area. Please click on the relevant headline for more information about each project, including the contact details of the project manager in case you have any questions or concerns.
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| Posted | Campus | Description | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2025 | Waterfront Waurn Ponds | Quarterly Essential Safety Measures (ESM) inspections | 14/07/2025 | 25/07/2025 |
| 08/07/2025 | Waurn Ponds | Asset audit - Building KA | 09/07/2025 | 29/08/2025 |
| 04/07/2025 | Waterfront Waurn Ponds | Electrical testing - Multiple buildings | 06/07/2025 | 18/07/2025 |
| 16/06/2025 | Burwood | Power outage - Multiple buildings | 26/07/2025 | 30/08/2025 |
| 14/11/2024 | Burwood | Refurbishment project - Stage 2 - Building B | 16/06/2025 | 27/02/2026 |
| 14/11/2024 | Burwood Warrnambool Waterfront Waurn Ponds | Parking payment platform change - OPark | 14/11/2024 | 30/12/2025 |
| 20/08/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Integrated Water Management Phase 2 - External locations | 20/08/2024 | 31/12/2025 |
| 15/03/2024 | Burwood | Suburban Rail Loop works - Burwood Highway and surrounding roads lane closures | 18/03/2024 | 31/07/2025 |
| 14/03/2024 | Waterfront | Geelong Convention and Events Centre (GCEC) - Construction update | 22/08/2023 | 31/12/2026 |
Quarterly Essential Safety Measures (ESM) inspections - Waterfront/Waurn Ponds
Starts 14/07/2025, finishes 25/07/2025Quarterly Essential Safety Measures inspections will be carried out at the Waterfront and Waurn Ponds Campuses from Tuesday 15 July.
- Waterfront Campus: Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 July
- Waurn Ponds Campus: Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23, Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July
The program involves visual, non-intrusive inspections across campus buildings and systems will not be affected in any way.
The inspection scope includes checks of:
- Paths of egress to ensure all emergency exits are clear
- Smoke/fire separation, doors and dampers
- Emergency lighting
- Exit and direction signs
- Fire hydrant and hose reel systems
A representative from McKenzie Group will conduct inspections and may be seen around campus taking notes and photographs.
More information
Maureen Fisher
Infrastructure and Digital
Ph: (03) 5227 3136
Email: maureen.fisher@deakin.edu.au
Asset audit - Building KA - Waurn Ponds
Starts 09/07/2025, finishes 29/08/2025A representative from Infrastructure and Digital will be undertaking an asset audit in Building KA between Wednesday 9 July and Friday 29 August.
This project will involve an inspection of all the spaces within the building to assess, measure, and catalogue fabric-related assets.
During this time, you may notice a staff member walking around your workspace, however, these audits are not expected to be disruptive.
More information
Nicholas Murphy
Infrastructure and Digital
61 3 9244 5675
nicholas.murphy@deakin.edu.au
Electrical testing - Multiple buildings - Waterfront/Waurn Ponds
Starts 06/07/2025, finishes 18/07/2025Overnight electrical testing is scheduled to affect multiple buildings at Waterfront and Waurn Ponds Campus between Sunday 6 and Thursday 17 July. These tests are to ensure the safety mechanisms on the switchboards work as they should.
Testing requires the power to the labs to be switched off for approximately one minute at a time, which may result in some equipment being affected, however, all critical infrastructure will be backed up by generators.
Please see the below testing schedule:
Waterfront Campus
- Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 July - Buildings AD, C, D, and 3
Waurn Ponds Campus
- Sunday 13 July - Buildings DD and KA
- Monday 14 July - Buildings IB, IC, IA, JD, KC, and KE
- Tuesday 15 July - Buildings JB, NA, NC, ND, NI, and NS
- Wednesday 16 July - Buildings DA, DB, JC, LA, LH, NJ, and NK
If any problems arise as a result of this testing, please raise a Work Request here for assistance.
More information
Mike Finnigan
Infrastructure and Digital
03 522 72369
mike.finnigan@deakin.edu.au
Power outage - Multiple buildings - Burwood
Starts 26/07/2025, finishes 30/08/2025Power outages are scheduled to affect multiple buildings on Saturday 26 July and Saturday 30 August, between 7am and 5pm.
These outages are taking place to undertake switchboard maintenance and renewals where required.
The affected buildings include:
- FA, HB, HC, HD, HE, HF, HG, HH, and P
During this time, you can expect:
- No entry to the affected buildings and car parks for safety reasons (unless approved prior).
Please consider if any equipment will be adversely affected and take the appropriate steps prior to the shutdowns.
More information
Vito Filip Banaag
Infrastructure and Digital
61 3 924 46257
vito.banaag@deakin.edu.au
Refurbishment project - Stage 2 - Building B - Burwood
Starts 16/06/2025, finishes 27/02/2026We are improving teaching and learning spaces across multiple levels in Building B. These upgrades will ensure spaces are inclusive and supportive of functional, welcoming, and collaborative learning environments that foster outstanding teaching, learning, and student experiences, and contribute to our carbon reduction goals.
The project will be delivered in two stages to minimise disruption to teaching and learning activities and timetabling. Stage 1 has been completed mid-June and Stage 2 is posed to commence end-June, with expected completion early-2026.
Project inclusions:
- Increase in collaborative teaching and informal learning spaces to cater to different student needs and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative.
- Decant activities to relocate affected areas either permanently into a new building, temporarily or work from home for a short period, depending on the impact of the works being undertaken.
- Creation of a 'Touch Down Zone' to enable the trial of this space for Academic staff and students that will include bookable workpoints, and preparation and consultation spaces.
- Backlog maintenance, carbon reduction works and building ventilation upgrades.
- New space for the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) and Peer Support Services (PSS), improving wayfinding, accessibility and service to students.
Ongoing impacts:
- Out of hours access - Contractors may be onsite out of hours between 5pm and 2am, therefore access to the building may be restricted. If you require access to the building out of hours, please contact Cynthia Tam.
- South-East stairwell closed - This staircase will not be accessible throughout the duration of this project as it will be allocated for contractor-use only.
More information
Cynthia Tam
Infrastructure and Digital
61 3 9251 7273
c.tam@deakin.edu.au
Parking payment platform change - OPark - Burwood/Warrnambool/Waterfront/Waurn Ponds
Starts 14/11/2024, finishes 30/12/2025The way you pay for parking is changing. OPark, formerly known as CellOPark, is launching on Monday 25 November. The login details previously used for CellOPark will remain valid for the new OPark app.
Download the OPark app from opark.com.au
How to use OPark:
- Select Deakin University
- Select the Zone Number (as displayed on your closest parking sign)
- Select the correct vehicle registration
- Press START PARKING
- Press CONFIRM PARKING
Alternatively, you can scan the QR code on your closest parking sign.
For assistance, visit opark.com.au or call 6160 1012
Integrated Water Management Phase 2 - External locations - Waurn Ponds
Starts 20/08/2024, finishes 31/12/2025The Integrated Water Management (IWM) Phase 2 project will deliver essential stormwater interventions and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) initiatives that will reduce flooding on the Waurn Ponds Campus.
IWM Phase 2 involves the construction of several interventions, with all works taking place externally between September 2024 and September 2025.
- Intervention 4 - S Pond Upgrade, adjacent to Building DD
- Intervention 5 - Nicol Drive North Bund Drainage
- Intervention 6 - Extension, west of Building NI
- Intervention 8 - Lower N Precinct Drainage
- Intervention 9 - Union Green Trench Drains
- Intervention B - New Bioretention Basin, between Buildings NI/NA/NN
- Intervention F - Perimeter Union Green Trench Drains
- Intervention J - Drainage Behind Building LA
- Intervention K - Drainage Behind Building LH
Construction impacts
Intervention 5, Phase 1 works:
The following impacts will take place between 24 March to end-July, 2025:
- A portion of Nicol Drive North will be closed between Building KE and carpark 19
- A portion of Nicol Drive will be reduced to one lane traffic flow, adjacent to Building LA between Monday 12 May to Tuesday 8 July
- A traffic diversion will be in place on Saturday 5 July, redirecting traffic from Nicol Drive North, through the driveway to Building LA
- Carpark 19 will be closed, please utilise carpark 20 and carpark 11 as alternative parking options during this time
- The intercampus bus, stop 3 located on Nicol Drive North below Building LA, will not be in service
- The Flexicar pod located in carpark 19 will be relocated to the Flexicar pod on the eastern side of Building LA
- Carpark 2 will still be in service during this time, however it will only be accessible from Entrance 1
Intervention K works:
Stormwater drain treatment works will commence between Monday 16 June to Friday 8 August, during this time, you can expect:
- The parking bays adjacent to Building LA and LB will be closed
- The Flexicar bays will be temporarily relocated to carpark 8
- The service road that borders Building LH will be closed
- Construction noise generated from large vehicles and machinery
Barwon Water works:
Recycled water scheme works will take place between Monday 21 July to Friday 8 August, between Nicol Drive South and Pigdons Road, adjacent to Building FK, during this time, you can expect:
- No impact to the flow of traffic along Nicol Drive South or Pigdons Road
- Loud noise, dust and vibrations generated by heavy machinery
- Temporary fencing around the works area and tree protections in place
- Contractor presence
More information
Staff can view more information on the SharePoint project page, or contact:
Ashwini Pradhan
Infrastructure and Digital
61 456 708 366
ashwini.pradhan@deakin.edu.au
Suburban Rail Loop works - Burwood Highway and surrounding roads lane closures - Burwood
Starts 18/03/2024, finishes 31/07/2025Starts 5 March 2024, ongoing to 2025.
Changed traffic conditions and access closures are planned for Bennettswood Reserve carpark, Burwood Highway, Highbury Road, Sinnot Street and McComas Grove, as follows:
- SRL site compound (located along McComas Grove) will be active 24/7 from 1 June to September, medium levels of noise and dust expected.
- Burwood Highway overnight road closure from 7pm 16 July to 6am 17 July, westbound between McIntyre Street and Peacock Street and eastbound between Elgar Road and Holland Avenue.
- Sinnot Street road closures in stages until late-2025. Traffic management and pedestrian detours in place, with up to 40 car spaces closed.
- Highbury Road, lane closures in stages between Ireland Street and Gillard Street, pedestrian detours in place, medium levels of noise, dust and vibrations, ongoing until mid-2025.
- Highbury Road overnight closure between Ireland Street and Gillard Street, from 13 July for two nights, between 6pm and 7am.
- McComas Grove access closed from Burwood Highway until mid-2025.
- Bennettswood Reserve southern carpark closure (near Entrance 1), impacting 30 car spaces, ongoing to mid-2025.
These adjustments are required for works as a part of the ongoing Suburban Rail Loop project.
More information or assistance:
Email contact@srla.vic.gov.au or visit suburbanrailloop.vic.gov.au
Geelong Convention and Events Centre (GCEC) - Construction update - Waterfront
Starts 22/08/2023, finishes 31/12/2026The Nyaal Banyul GCEC precinct will include the construction of the purpose-built convention and exhibition space, incorporating a 1000 seat venue, two large exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, conference facilities and flexible event spaces.
As this precinct is in such close proximity to the Waterfront Campus, we will be providing monthly updates on construction works.
Streetscape works
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Landscaping will continue on all precinct street frontages, including the future public plaza on the corner of Western Beach Rd and Gheringhap Street and the space on the corner of Cavendish Street and Smythe Street through to September 2025.
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Works will include civil, earth and structural works, along with the installation of an upgraded stormwater system.
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The shuttle bus stop will be relocated to drop-off on Brougham Street during this time, as traffic will be rerouted to Little Smythe Street.
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The following changes to vehicle and pedestrian access will apply to facilitate these works:
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Gheringhap Street will be closed to vehicles and street parking between Western Beach Road and Smythe Street until the end of July. Pedestrian access and Deakin entry on the eastern side will be maintained.
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The shuttle bus stop will be relocated to drop-off on Brougham Street during this time, as traffic will be rerouted to Little Smythe Street until the end of July.
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A work zone will be established on Cavendish Street between Western Beach Road and Smythe Street, resulting in a loss of street parking for the duration of the works. Two-way traffic thoroughfare will be maintained.
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Works along Western Beach Road and Smythe Street will be performed within the construction zones already established, with no change to traffic or pedestrian thoroughfare.
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The majority of the works along Smythe Street will be performed within the existing construction zone maintaining one-way traffic. Stormwater works on the eastern end of Smythe Street will require road closure between Little Smythe Street and Gheringhap Street untill end of July with a traffic detour along Little Smythe Street.
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Construction street signage and traffic management will be in place.
GCEC Site Operating hours
- Standard site operating hours are as follows:
- Monday to Friday 7:00am-7:00pm (allowable to 8:00pm)
- Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm (allowable to 8:00pm)
- Sunday (as required via permit application and approval)
Please note construction may occasionally extend beyond operating hours due to unforeseen circumstances, with approval from CoGG and authorities.
If you have any queries in relation to construction, please contact the contractors directly via gcec@built.com.au.
For all other enquiries about Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre please email gcec@development.vic.gov.au or visit www.development.vic.gov.au/nyaal-banyul.