The table below shows the current works across all Deakin campuses. Please click on the relevant headline for more information about each project, including contact details of the project manager in case you have any concerns.
For information about major projects, please visit our IPG web page.
| Posted | Campus | Description | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/03/2023 | Burwood | Road Maintenance - Water Mains Repair | 01/04/2023 | 06/03/2023 |
| 28/03/2023 | Waurn Ponds | Buildings NP, NS, NQ, NR - External Lighting Upgrades | 30/03/2023 | 31/03/2023 |
| 24/03/2023 | Waurn Ponds | Building JB - External Lighting Replacement | 27/03/2023 | 31/03/2023 |
| 23/03/2023 | Burwood | Multiple buildings - Ventilation Assessment | 30/03/2023 | 22/04/2023 |
| 16/03/2023 | Waurn Ponds | Building JB - Refurbishment Works | 20/03/2023 | 23/05/2023 |
| 15/03/2023 | Burwood | Buildings B, C, EB, EC, H, I - Renewal Works | 13/03/2023 | 07/04/2023 |
| 09/03/2023 | Waterfront | Main Car Park (Car Park 2) Closure | 09/03/2023 | 31/12/2023 |
| 09/03/2023 | Burwood | Building HE - Lighting Upgrade | 14/03/2023 | 15/04/2023 |
| 23/02/2023 | Burwood | Buildings B, C, EB, EC, H, I - Renewal Works | 20/02/2023 | 31/03/2023 |
| 07/02/2023 | Warrnambool | Building H, J - Amenities and General Refurbishment Works | 13/02/2023 | 03/05/2023 |
| 16/12/2022 | Burwood Warrnambool Waterfront Waurn Ponds | All Campuses Window cleaning works | 16/12/2022 | 31/03/2023 |
| 09/11/2022 | Waterfront | Multideck Carpark Construction | 13/11/2022 | 31/12/2023 |
| 21/10/2022 | Warrnambool | Building E - Refurbishment Works | 31/10/2022 | 28/02/2023 |
Road Maintenance - Water Mains Repair - Burwood
Starts 01/04/2023, finishes 06/03/2023Works will be taking place on Saturday 1 April and Sunday 2 April to make repairs to a water main near the pedestrian crossover from Building BC to Building Y.
The affected section of the road will be closed for the duration of repairs. This will include the closure of the north entrance/exit to the underground car park, Building BC.
Works are expected to be completed over the weekend, however, if they are required to continue into Monday 3 April, traffic management will be in place to allow single-lane vehicle access.
More information
Jason Price
Infrastructure and Property
61 455 034 399
Jason.price@deakin.edu.au
Buildings NP, NS, NQ, NR - External Lighting Upgrades - Waurn Ponds
Starts 30/03/2023, finishes 31/03/2023Soil testing for external lighting works are scheduled at the Waurn Ponds Campus on Thursday 30 March and Friday 31 March in Car Park 11 and Car Park 20, as well as along the footpath adjacent to Buildings NP, NS, NQ and NR.
These works will involve a small truck and contractors conducting digging and soil testing works in the car parks and the surrounding areas to prepare for the installation of light poles.
A short 30-minute closure to the private car park outside Building NP is expected to take place between 2-3pm.
These works are not expected to be overly disruptive, however, you will notice some intermittent construction noise and some pedestrian detours around work zones, as required.
Signage and traffic management will be in place to assist with wayfinding.
More information
Samantha Eyck
Infrastructure and Property
61 438 944 112
Samantha.eyck@deakin.edu.au
Building JB - External Lighting Replacement - Waurn Ponds
Starts 27/03/2023, finishes 31/03/2023External lighting works are scheduled to take place in various locations around Building JB from Monday 27 March to Friday 31 March.
As part of these works, contractors will be moving around the perimeter of Building JB conducting light replacements. There will be some temporary changes to pathway access as replacement works are completed.
Disruptions should be brief, not lasting longer than 30 minutes per location, and signage will be in place to assist with wayfinding.
More information
Samantha Eyck
Infrastructure and Property
61 438 944 112
Samantha.eyck@deakin.edu.au
Multiple buildings - Ventilation Assessment - Burwood
Starts 30/03/2023, finishes 22/04/2023Ventilation assessments will be taking place in several buildings across the Burwood Campus.
These assessments will consist of collecting air flow readings that are taken to ensure that our building ventilation systems are performing efficiently and effectively.
Readings will be taken in the following space types:
- Lecture theatres
- Classrooms
- Laboratories
- Meetings rooms including focus rooms
- Staff workspace
- Lobby spaces
- Circulation spaces
- Amenities
These readings take approximately 5-10 minutes and are not expected to cause any disruptions for staff and students.
More information
Hadrian Phillip
Infrastructure and Property
61 3 924 68490
hadrian.phillip@deakin.edu.au
Building JB - Refurbishment Works - Waurn Ponds
Starts 20/03/2023, finishes 23/05/2023Refurbishment works are scheduled to commence in Level 2, Building JB, Waurn Ponds Campus on Monday 20 March, with completion expected on Thursday 23 May.
These works will include some demolition works followed by a light refurbishment of JB2.312, JB2.314 and JB2.302.
JB2.314 and JB2.312 will not be accessible for the duration of works and some dust and intermittent loud construction noise may impact nearby occupants.
More information
Ashwini Pradhan
Infrastructure and Property
61 392 468 425
a.pradhan@deakin.edu.au
Buildings B, C, EB, EC, H, I - Renewal Works - Burwood
Starts 13/03/2023, finishes 07/04/2023Renewal works are scheduled to take place in several buildings across the Burwood campus between Monday 13 March until Friday 07 April.
The following buildings will incur disruptive works:
- Building B, Level 1 - External Facade Various Works will take place from Monday 13 March to Friday 07 April 2023. Works will temporarily close some emergency exit points. Emergency exit plans have been updated within the building.
- Building B, All Levels - External Façade various works will take place Saturday 25 March to Sunday 26 March 2023 - Loud jackhammering works will occur to install scaffolds/ mast climbing equipment.
- Building C, Level 7 - Roof Leak Repair works will take place from Tuesday 14 March to Thursday 23 March 2023 - Works at the roof will require temporary access to level 7 via lift and corridor to the roof access stairs.
- Building C, Various Level amenities, e.g., kitchens/ pantry - Minor carpet and vinyl patching and repair works to take place from Thursday 16 March to Friday 24 March 2023.
- Building I, Level 1 - I2.02 Lecture Theatre 02 - Saturday 18 March to Sunday 19 March 2023 - Lecture Theatres will not be available for use/ booking due to seat cleaning works.
- Building I, Various levels, Main Lift - Main lift will be temporarily out of service from Thursday 23 March to Tuesday 28 March 2023 - Lift control panel adjustment and handrail refurbishment.
Further to the above, several non-disruptive works will occur in Buildings B, C, EB, EC, H and I these works will consist of minor replacement works and will have minimal impact on staff working in these spaces.
Some amenities in Building EB, EC and I may be closed temporarily, signage will be in place and occupants are requested to use alternative facilities in the meantime.
More information
Vito Filip Banaag
Infrastructure and Property
61 438 844 943
vito.banaag@deakin.edu.au
Main Car Park (Car Park 2) Closure - Waterfront
Starts 09/03/2023, finishes 31/12/2023From Monday 20 March, we anticipate a gradual reduction in parking spaces in Car Park 2 as works commence on the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC). Parking will be limited, and you may find it challenging to find a spot.
The following arrangements have been made:
STAFF ONLY
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Some temporary replacement parking will be available for Deakin staff at the Busport Car Park, located directly opposite the campus on Brougham Street (enter at 2 Clare Street). This is for both long-term vPermit holders and casual CellOPark users. Staff must present their staff ID card when entering and proceed to the signed zones allocated to Deakin. The Busport Car Park will be available from Monday 13 March.
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Orange and general permit holders can park in any available space in Car Park 2
STAFF AND STUDENTS
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Construction has commenced on a new, temporary car park nearby. This will provide additional parking capacity and be available later in the year
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Deakin's new Multideck Carpark is already under construction and is expected to be ready for the commencement of Trimester 1, 2024. This will provide permanent replacement parking for staff and students.
Impacts associated with the construction of tthe GCEC:
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Areas of Car Park 2 will be cordoned off as work zones and will not be accessible
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Heavy machinery and contractors will be working in the area
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Intermittent construction noise.
Building HE - Lighting Upgrade - Burwood
Starts 14/03/2023, finishes 15/04/2023Lighting upgrade works will be taking place on all three levels of Building HE as part of ongoing refurbishment works.
These upgrade works will be taking place within the corridors of Building HE from Tuesday 14 march for up to three weeks.
These works are likely to cause noise for nearby occupants.
More Information
Arpitha Daniel
Infrastructure and Property
61 429 172 354
arpitha.daniel@deakin.edu.au
Buildings B, C, EB, EC, H, I - Renewal Works - Burwood
Starts 20/02/2023, finishes 31/03/2023Renewal works are scheduled to take place in several buildings across the Burwood campus between Monday 20 February until Friday 10 March.
The following buildings will incur disruptive works:
- Building B, Level 1, External façade/various works to take place from Monday 30 January - Friday 31 March, works will close some emergency exit points. Emergency exit plans have been updated for the duration of works.
- Building C, Level 7, Roof repair works to take place from Tuesday 14 February - Friday 10 March, work will require temporary contractor access to Level 7 via the lift and the corridor to the roof access stairs.
- Building C, Various levels (including kitchens/pantry), Minor carpet and vinyl patching and repair works to take place from Thursday 14 February - Friday 24 February. Minor disruptions only.
- Building I, Level 1 - I2.202 Lecture Theatre 02, Seat cleaning works to take place from Monday 20 February - Thursday 23 February. Lecture theatre will not be available for use during this time.
Further to the above, several non-disruptive works will occur in Buildings B, C, EB, EC, H and I these works will consist of minor replacement works and will have minimal impact on staff working in these spaces.
Some amenities in Building EB, EC and I may be closed temporarily, signage will be in place and occupants are requested to use alternative facilities in the meantime.
More information
Vito Filip Banaag
Infrastructure and Property
61 438 844 943
vito.banaag@deakin.edu.au
Building H, J - Amenities and General Refurbishment Works - Warrnambool
Starts 13/02/2023, finishes 03/05/2023Amenities refurbishment works are scheduled to take place in Building H from Thursday 16 February to Wednesday 3 May 2023.
These works will consist of demolition works within the Building H amenities to allow refurbishment works to take place.
Access will be restricted for the duration of the works, and temporary facilities will be provided and will be located on the lawn between Car Park 7 and Building H. Signage will be in place to assist with wayfinding.
You will see contractors and materials moving through the space, and there will be some noise disruptions during demolition works.
In addition to the above works in Building H, there will also be refurbishment works taking place in Building J, South stairwell.
These works are scheduled to take place from Monday 20 February to Monday 20 March and will include lighting improvements, painting, and balustrade maintenance.
Power and lighting to the South stairwell will be unavailable for the duration of the works. Occupants are requested to use the North Stairwell or lifts.
In the unlikely case of an emergency where the North stairwell cannot be accessed the contractor will make the South stairwell immediately available
More information
Liz Madden
Infrastructure and Property
61 438 775 763
liz.madden@deakin.edu.au
All Campuses Window cleaning works - Burwood/Warrnambool/Waterfront/Waurn Ponds
Starts 16/12/2022, finishes 31/03/2023Window cleaning works are scheduled to take place across all campuses on the following dates:
- Waterfront - 14 December 2022 - 8 January 2023
- Burwood - 9 January 2023 - 5 February 2023
- Waurn Ponds - 6 February 2023 - 5 March 2023
- Warrnambool - 6 March 2023 - 9 March 2023
The above schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions.
The majority of external windows will be cleaned, as well as adjacent internal windows Safety working standards and access issues may prevent some windows from being serviced.
In preparation for these works, staff are requested to make sure the windowsills and surrounding area in your workspace are kept clear so that cleaners can access the space.
The contractor has been fully inducted prior to conducting works, however if any staff have security or confidentiality concerns, please advise campus operations so alternative arrangements can be made.
More information
Campus Operations
0409 560 757
cscomms@deakin.edu.au
Multideck Carpark Construction - Waterfront
Starts 13/11/2022, finishes 31/12/2023The Multideck Carpark is being built in preparation for the future development of the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre which will be located on the land where Car Park 2 currently sits.
The Multideck Carpark will replace Car Park 2 and 3 and will provide students and staff with:
- Replacement parking spaces adjacent to the campus
- EV charging facilities
- Gym
- Yoga Studio
- Activated laneway.
Construction is due to be complete by Trimester 1, 2024.
With the temporary reduction of parking availability at the Waterfront Campus while construction is underway, staff and students should consider alternative transport, discover your options here.
More information
Saumya Brahma
Infrastructure and Property
61 3 5227 2262
saumya.brahma@deakin.edu.au
Building E - Refurbishment Works - Warrnambool
Starts 31/10/2022, finishes 28/02/2023Refurbishment works will commence in Building E in early-November 2022, with completion expected by February 2023.
The refurbishment will consist of various light demolition and construction activities throughout the entire building, including joinery replacements, flooring upgrades, painting and plumbing improvements. Contractors will be on-site, and heavy machinery will be in use.
The majority of noisy work will be internal however, you can expect some external works during the initial site set-up in early-November, as well as tradespeople entering/exiting the building.
Building E will be a closed site, with regulated access. Limited access will remain to some spaces and staff using these areas will need to complete a contractor induction prior to entering.
Signage will be in place to assist with wayfinding.
More information
Yajing Xiao
Infrastructure and Property
5227 8584
yajing.xiao@deakin.edu.au