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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/10/2024 | Burwood | Asset audit - Buildings HD, HE, and HF | 24/10/2024 | 13/11/2024 |
| 23/10/2024 | Burwood Waterfront Waurn Ponds | Room configuration resets | 28/10/2024 | 01/11/2024 |
| 22/10/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Fire ring main upgrades - Gordon Boulevard | 06/11/2024 | 15/11/2024 |
| 18/10/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Fire ring main works - Building OA and Jarvis Oval | 21/10/2024 | 25/10/2024 |
| 17/10/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Power outages (all buildings) | 23/11/2024 | 14/12/2024 |
| 16/10/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Car park 11 - partial closure | 31/10/2024 | 31/10/2024 |
| 16/10/2024 | Burwood | Building material uplift - Building EB (external) | 21/10/2024 | 01/11/2024 |
| 09/10/2024 | Burwood | Holland Avenue road closure | 21/10/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| 08/10/2024 | Burwood | Asset audit - Building EB | 09/10/2024 | 25/10/2024 |
| 01/10/2024 | Burwood | External painting works - Building F | 21/10/2024 | 04/11/2024 |
| 25/09/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Fire ring main upgrades - Building OA (Waurn Ponds Estate) | 30/09/2024 | 31/10/2024 |
| 09/09/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Building refurbishment - Building DA | 23/09/2024 | 31/01/2025 |
| 20/08/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Integrated Water Management Phase 2 - External Locations | 20/08/2024 | 31/03/2025 |
| 14/08/2024 | Burwood | DUELI space uplift - Building LA | 19/08/2024 | 22/11/2024 |
| 08/08/2024 | Warrnambool | Health Precinct | 07/08/2024 | 31/03/2025 |
| 06/08/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Temporary relocation - Fitness centre, Building DA | 06/08/2024 | 30/10/2024 |
| 25/07/2024 | Burwood | Changes to 767 bus route, detour via Station Street | 24/07/2024 | 31/12/2024 |
| 23/05/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Laboratory upgrades - Level 2, Building KA | 27/05/2024 | 31/01/2025 |
| 05/04/2024 | Waurn Ponds | Future Economy Precinct infrastructure enabling | 08/04/2024 | 31/12/2024 |
| 15/03/2024 | Burwood | Suburban Rail Loop works - Burwood Highway and surrounding roads lane closures | 18/03/2024 | 01/02/2025 |
| 14/03/2024 | Waterfront | Geelong Convention and Events Centre (GCEC) - Construction update | 22/08/2023 | 31/12/2026 |
Asset audit - Buildings HD, HE, and HF - Burwood
Starts 24/10/2024, finishes 13/11/2024A representative from Infrastructure, Property and Precincts (IPP) will be undertaking an asset audit in multiple buildings between Thursday 24 October and Wednesday 13 November.
Please see the below schedule of works:
- Building HD - Thursday 24 October to Friday 1 November
- Building HE - Monday 4 to Friday 8 November
- Building HF - Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 November
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, Property and Precincts
61 3 9244 5675
nicholas.murphy@deakin.edu.au
Room configuration resets - Burwood/Waterfront/Waurn Ponds
Starts 28/10/2024, finishes 01/11/2024Room configuration resets will be taking place across most campuses between Monday 28 October and Friday 1 November. Please see the below schedule for each campus:
- Waurn Ponds - Monday 28 October
- Burwood - Monday 28 to Tuesday 29 October
- Waterfront - Friday 1 November
These works will involve relocation of equipment and furniture to align with original space designs. During this time, you may notice staff from the Space and Environments team moving throughout your building to undertake these works.
All rooms across Deakin have been meticulously designed to adhere to specific space guidelines.
More information
Matthew Silipo
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 9918 9040
matthew.s@deakin.edu.au
Fire ring main upgrades - Gordon Boulevard - Waurn Ponds
Starts 06/11/2024, finishes 15/11/2024A new fire ring main located underground along Gordon Boulevard, Waurn Ponds Campus will be installed between Wednesday 6 and Friday 15 November.
A fire ring main is a loop or network of pipes designed to ensure there is adequate supply of water to hydrants, therefore the maintenance of these pipes is crucial to uphold effective fire safety measures.
During this time, you can expect:
- No vehicle access along Residence Road on Wednesday 6 November therefore Car Parks 5, 14, 15, and 16 will be unavailable. Please utilise Car Park 3, 9 or 22 during this time.
- No vehicle access to the Kitjarra car park on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November.
- Works to be completed in stages to minimise disruptions and temporary fencing to enclose the impacted areas.
- Groundworks to install new fire ring mains and remove existing pipes where required. This will involve excavation of some landscaping and concrete cutting along the road.
- Dust from the work areas as groundworks take place.
- Loud construction noise derived from heavy machinery.
- Vehicle and pedestrian detours in various areas as the works progress, with signage in place.
More information
Aaron Ruddick
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
03 5227 3747
aaron.ruddick@deakin.edu.au
Fire ring main works - Building OA and Jarvis Oval - Waurn Ponds
Starts 21/10/2024, finishes 25/10/2024Additional fire ring main works surrounding Building OA, and the Jarvis Oval will be taking place between Monday 21 and Friday 25 October.
During this time, you can expect:
- The water supply of the affected ring mains to be turned off
- Loud noise from heavy machinery to conduct groundworks
- Temporary fencing to enclose the work areas.
More information
Ashwini Pradhan
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 924 68425
a.pradhan@deakin.edu.au
Power outages (all buildings) - Waurn Ponds
Starts 23/11/2024, finishes 14/12/2024Planned power outages are scheduled for all buildings at the Waurn Ponds Campus between 6-7.30am on the following dates:
- Saturday 23 November
- Saturday 30 November
- Saturday 7 December
- Saturday 14 December
These shutdowns are required to carry out High Voltage works as part of the Future Economy Precinct enabling infrastructure project. Contractors will remain on campus following the outages for approximately three hours to ensure there are no technical issues.
In addition to the above, the following buildings are expected to be affected by this outage on Saturday 30 November for an extended period of time:
- 8-hour outage (between 6am and 2pm) - Buildings DA, DD, IA, IB, JB, and the west of the sporting fields.
- 24-hour outage (between 6am Saturday 30 Nov and 7am Sunday 1 Dec) - Building NR (east end of the building)
During these outages, entry into buildings will not be permitted for safety reasons, unless approved prior.
Please consider if any equipment or resources will be adversely affected and take the appropriate steps before the shutdown.
More information
Alex D'Aloia
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 9246 8101
alex.daloia@deakin.edu.au
Car park 11 - partial closure - Waurn Ponds
Starts 31/10/2024, finishes 31/10/2024A portion of car park 11 at the Waurn Ponds Campus will be closed to facilitate an external vendor workshop. This closure will take place on Thursday 31 October. Markers will be in place, outlining which portion of the car park will be unavailable for the day.
More information
Maggie Evans
Venues and Events, Customer Experience Service Hub
03 5227 3992
maggie.evans@deakin.edu.au
Building material uplift - Building EB (external) - Burwood
Starts 21/10/2024, finishes 01/11/2024Building materials are scheduled to be removed and replaced external to Building EB, between Monday 21 October and Friday 1 November.
During this time, you can expect:
- Groundworks that will involve the use of an excavator as soil will be dug out and replaced
- Noise derived from power tools and safety beeping from equipment
- Increased contractor presence in Building EB
- The work area will be cordoned off and signage in place.
The removal of the previous materials is planned to take place on the weekend or after hours on weekdays within the dates mentioned above.
More information
Vito Filip Banaag
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 924 46257
vito.banaag@deakin.edu.au
Holland Avenue road closure - Burwood
Starts 21/10/2024, finishes 27/10/2024Road works are scheduled on Holland Avenue, Burwood Campus, commencing 21 October to 27 October. Holland Avenue will be closed between Building U and Building HF. Traffic detours will be in place.
During this time, you can expect:
- Changed traffic conditions
- Installation of road signage
- Traffic light maintenance
- Road repairs and resurfacing
- Line marking
- Contractor presence
Please note that Entrance 1 will remain open and pedestrian access along Holland Avenue, will be maintained during these works.
More information
Jason Price
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 455 034 399
Jason.price@deakin.edu.au
Asset audit - Building EB - Burwood
Starts 09/10/2024, finishes 25/10/2024A representative from Infrastructure, Property and Precincts (IPP) will be undertaking an asset audit in Building EB between Wednesday 9 and Friday 25 October.
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
Justyna Szyc
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 5227 3147
justyna.szyc@deakin.edu.au
External painting works - Building F - Burwood
Starts 21/10/2024, finishes 04/11/2024External painting works will commence Monday 21 October, Building F, Burwood Campus, for a duration of approximately 2 weeks.
During this time, you can expect:
- Temporary fencing
- Scaffolding works
- Paint odours
- Contractor presence
- Noisy works expected during site establishment and site removal
More information
Alex D'Aloia
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 409 730 402
alex.daloia@deakin.edu.au
Fire ring main upgrades - Building OA (Waurn Ponds Estate) - Waurn Ponds
Starts 30/09/2024, finishes 31/10/2024A new fire ring main surrounding Building OA, Waurn Ponds Campus will be installed between Monday 30 September and late-October.
A fire ring main is a loop or network of pipes designed to ensure there is adequate supply of water to hydrants, therefore the maintenance of these pipes is crucial to uphold effective fire safety measures.
During this time, you can expect:
- Groundworks to install new fire ring mains and remove existing pipes where required. This will involve excavation of the landscape and roads surrounding the building.
- Dust from the work areas as groundworks take place.
- Loud construction noise derived from heavy machinery.
- Vehicle and pedestrian detours in various areas as the works progress, with wayfinding signage in place where required.
- Temporary fencing to enclose the work areas.
More information
Aaron Ruddick
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
03 5227 3747
aaron.ruddick@deakin.edu.au
Building refurbishment - Building DA - Waurn Ponds
Starts 23/09/2024, finishes 31/01/2025Works to uplift several spaces in Building DA, Waurn Ponds Campus will be commencing on Monday 23 September, with an expected completion date in early-2025.
The physical works of this project will be undertaken in a phased approach to provide minimal impact to users of the fitness centre and stadium. To align with this strategy, the fitness centre has been temporarily relocated to DA2.004 and will be returned to its original location mid-November 2024.
This project is taking place to uplift several spaces in the building that will include:
- Accessibility upgrades for amenities
- Lighting and ceiling upgrades
- Carpet and vinyl flooring replacements, including the stadium.
Upcoming impact dates to note include:
- No access to the amenities located on Level 1 (DA1.005 and DA1.006) between Monday 23 September and Monday 11 November 2024.
More information
Yajing Xiao
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 522 73178
yajing.xiao@deakin.edu.au
Integrated Water Management Phase 2 - External Locations - Waurn Ponds
Starts 20/08/2024, finishes 31/03/2025The 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 March 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
Measures will be in place to mitigate and/or reduce the impacts associated with these works, however, the following may be noticed within proximity of intervention locations.
- Concrete cutting will take place behind Building LA, on 29 October 2024.
- Machine operated digging will take place behind Building LA, commencing 31 October to 1 November, resulting in footpath closures. Traffic management will be in place during this time.
- Ring main works including trenching and pipe work will commence on the North Oval, near Building DB from 7 November to 13 November.
- Full and partial road closures adjacent to some interventions, specific dates will be communicated in advance.
- Pedestrian detours around interventions.
- Construction noise to neighbouring buildings, including safety beeping from machinery and general construction noise such as banging and drilling.
- Increase in dust and dirt surrounding the interventions.
More information
Staff can view more information on the SharePoint project page, or contact:
Ella Cole
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 522 78213
ella.cole@deakin.edu.au
DUELI space uplift - Building LA - Burwood
Starts 19/08/2024, finishes 22/11/2024A project to uplift several spaces in the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will be commencing on Monday 26 August, with an expected completion in late-November.
These works are taking place to ensure the longevity of the building and to improve existing layouts, fixtures, and furniture.
During this time, you can expect:
- Demolition works to take place outside of business hours
- Limited access in some areas across Levels 2 and 5, specifically:
-LA2.206, LA2.207, LA2.300 Reception
-LA5.109 to 111 and LA5.116 - Level 2 corridors will be shared by staff, students, and contractors
- Lift LA2.003 will be allocated to facilitate transport of building equipment and resources
- Lighting outtage, daily between 6am - 9am from Monday 26 August - Friday 23 August affecting:
- LA2.202
- LA2.206
- LA2.207
- Lighting and power outtage, daily between 6am - 9am from Monday 26 August - Friday 23 August affecting:
- LA5.109
- LA5.111
- LA5.112
- LA5.113
- LA5.115
- LA5.117
More information
Simon Budiman Widjaja
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
0438 797 005
simon.widjaja@deakin.edu.au
Health Precinct - Warrnambool
Starts 07/08/2024, finishes 31/03/2025We are developing specialised simulation spaces and clinical teaching rooms at the Warrnambool Campus as a part of an Integrated Health Precinct to further excel our on-campus Health facilities.
Expected construction timeline: August 2024 - March 2025
Status of Project: Delivery
Location: Warrnambool Campus, Building J North, Level 1 and Building F, Level 1.
Project inclusions
- Occupational Therapy and Medical simulation spaces including specialised beds
- Medical clinical teaching lab
- Upgraded nursing simulation teaching and viewing spaces
- Multipurpose training and practice space for students to access outside of timetabled hours
- Interview and meeting rooms
- Updated storage areas and bathroom facilities
Work components
- Site establishment to the rear of Building J including set up of site amenities
- Installation of site safety and hoarding to enable safe egress for students and staff
- Major and partial demolitions of existing fitouts in Building J and F
- Construction of new School of Medicine simulation spaces, classroom, storeroom and technical prep area
- Construction of new Occupation Therapy simulation spaces, classroom, storage room and DDA toilet
- Construct secondary support spaces
- Substantial AV works to classroom and simulation spaces
- External / pavement and ground works for sewer installation and modifications
- Works to external plant area (on ground) between Building F and Building J
- New auto doors to Building J and works to flooring in foyer
Construction impacts
- Building J works to commence from 7 August with noise impact to surrounding area including on Level 3 and high levels of noise expected between 14 August and 6 September
- Building F works to commence from October with noise impact to surrounding area including on Level 1 and 3 and high levels of noise expected between 14-31 October
- All existing fire escape stairs and lift access will be maintained throughout construction for both Building J and F
More information
Bronwen Holland
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 522 72093
bronwen.holland@deakin.edu.au
Temporary relocation - Fitness centre, Building DA - Waurn Ponds
Starts 06/08/2024, finishes 30/10/2024The fitness centre is being temporarily relocated to Building DA, Level 2 (DA2.004) between Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August to prepare for the upcoming refurbishment works commencing mid-September.
We expect the fitness centre to return to its original location late-October.
During this time, you can expect:
- Limited gym equipment
- The sign-in desk will remain in its current location until the physical works commence mid-September
- Operational hours and services will remain the same
- Posters and wayfinding floor stickers in place to direct users to the temporary space
More information
Yajing Xiao
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
03 522 73178
yajing.xiao@deakin.edu.au
Changes to 767 bus route, detour via Station Street - Burwood
Starts 24/07/2024, finishes 31/12/2024As a part of the Suburban Rail Loop project, there are changes to the 767 bus route, taking place from 24 July until late 2024.
From 7am - 9.30am the 767 bus route will detour via Station Street and reconnect at Riversdale Road and Elgar Road and will no longer travel along Burwood Highway.
The route will travel to:
- Burwood Highway and Station Street bus stop
- Byron Street and Elgar Road bus stop
More information or assistance:
Email contact@srla.vic.gov.au or visit suburbanrailloop.vic.gov.au
Laboratory upgrades - Level 2, Building KA - Waurn Ponds
Starts 27/05/2024, finishes 31/01/2025Anatomy laboratory upgrades are scheduled to take place across various rooms on Level 2, Building KA commencing Monday 27 May.
The project is taking place to implement automatic monitoring and ventilation systems to manage airborne gas levels to ensure the ongoing delivery of critical coursework, and the health and safety of staff and students utilising these spaces.
This project will completed in stages to avoid disruption of classes during teaching periods.
Please see the schedule of works outlined below:
- Site establishment (external to Building KA) 27 - 31 May
- KA2.226 14 - 20 June
- KA 2.222 and KA2.225 2 - 9 September
- KA2.227 and KA2.227.1 2 - 9 September
- KA2.229 21 October - 1 November
- KA2.228 12 - 26 November
- KA2.228 28 November - 6 December
Practical completion is expected in late-January 2025.
More information
Yajing Xiao
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 522 73178
yajing.xiao@deakin.edu.au
Future Economy Precinct infrastructure enabling - Waurn Ponds
Starts 08/04/2024, finishes 31/12/2024Future Economy Precinct enabling infrastructure works are scheduled to take place between mid-April and late-2024 behind Building NP and NR, with site establishment commencing from Monday 8 April. These works are to install facilities infrastructure such as electricity, sewer lines and fire tanks.
Construction impacts include:
- Hydraulics service installation 16 May - 18 June
- Groundworks and kerb construction 27 May - 2 July
- Construct and install new sewer maintenance hole 4 -10 June
- Concrete slab and steel works 18 - 24 June
Throughout this project the car parks surrounding the buildings and the one-way road behind Building NP will remain accessible.
More information
Alex D'Aloia
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 409 730 402
alex.daloia@deakin.edu.au
Suburban Rail Loop works - Burwood Highway and surrounding roads lane closures - Burwood
Starts 18/03/2024, finishes 01/02/2025Starts Monday 18 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:
- Highbury Road, eastbound lane closures between Lytton Street and Keogh Street, pedestrian detours in place, ongoing until 2025.
- Bennettswood Reserve southern carpark closure (near Entrance 1), impacting 30 car spaces, from Monday 18 March, ongoing to October.
- Burwood Highway westbound double lane closures and pedestrian detours between McIntyre Street and Peacock Street, ongoing until December 2024.
- Burwood Highway westbound overnight road closure between McIntyre Street and Cumming Street from 24 - 25 October, 14 - 16 November and 18 - 28 November, from 6pm to 7am.
- Sinnot Street northbound lane closure between Highbury Road and Corrigan Street, ongoing until 2025.
- McComas Grove road closure at intersection of Sinnott Street for up to 1 week, pedestrian detours and no access to Burwood Highway until mid-2025.
- Access to Holland Avenue will be maintained at all times.
- No impacts to the 75 tram service.
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.
October 2024
Superstructure works
- The project's four tower cranes are now installed, facilitating four concurrent construction zones across the site and expansion of the subcontractor workforce.
Tower Crane 1 and 2 works
- Additional towers will be installed to Tower Crane 1 and 2 in mid-October.
- These works will be performed from the designated loading bay, with no disturbance to Smythe Street thoroughfare.
Water mains installation
- Water mains works are complete.
Sewer installation
- Works on the project's sewer installation are ongoing.
- There will be a rolling schedule of disruption to road and pedestrian thoroughfare as follows:
- Western Beach Road and Gheringhap Street works are complete.
- Smythe Street works between Gheringhap Street and Cavendish Street, and including the Smythe Street/Gheringhap Street intersection, have been postponed till November.
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.