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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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
Crane operation - External to Building JB - Waurn Ponds
Starts 27/07/2024, finishes 27/07/2024A crane will be in operation external to Building JB on Saturday 27 July between 8.30 and 10.30am to facilitate the replacement of three air conditioning units on the roof of the building.
In addition to the above, works to replace internal air conditioning units in JB3.108 and JB3.209 will be taking place from 7am.
During this time, you can expect:
- The crane operating area to be cordoned off with traffic control in place
- Noise derived from machinery safety beeping
- Contractors moving throughout Level 3, Building JB.
More information
Gregg Hudgson
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
0437 138 105
g.hudgson@deakin.edu.au
Room refurbishments - Level 2, Building KA (west) - Waurn Ponds
Starts 30/07/2024, finishes 04/10/2024Works to uplift the west side of Building KA, Level 2 will be taking place between Tuesday 30 July and mid-October 2024. These works are being undertaken to provide a refreshed and enhanced laboratory space to facilitate current research activities and support future scientific needs.
Project inclusions:
- Internal refurbishment of KA2.202 lab room
- External refurbishment of the plant area - decommissioning and removal of existing redundant plant equipment, drainage and structural enhancements
- Installation of new ducted air conditioning split units in the ceiling void to provide conditioned air.
High-impact works:
- Demolition works Friday 2 - Friday 9 August (Anticipated noisy and dusty works)
- Services fit off Friday 2 August - Friday 27 September
- Concrete works Monday 12 - Wednesday 21 August (Anticipated noisy and dusty works)
- Metal works Monday 12 August - Friday 12 September
Practical completion is expected in mid-October 2024.
More information
Ashwini Pradhan
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 456 708 366
a.pradhan@deakin.edu.au
Unmissable offers at our on-campus cafes - Burwood/Waurn Ponds
Starts 24/06/2024, finishes 27/09/2024On Tuesday 25 June, Cirka88 at the library will be open to the Deakin community to cater to all of your coffee and food needs.
A reminder that the 10 percent staff and student discount is still available at the Cirka88, Building NA location until Friday 28 June.
More specials across our campuses
It doesn't stop there! Multiple venues across our campuses will be offering a nine dollar roast beef panini or a falafel wrap special on Mondays and Fridays, between Monday 1 July and Friday 27 September.
The participating venues include:
Burwood Campus
- FooMoo (Building BC)
- Corner Café (Building V)
- Fusion Café (Building LB)
Waurn Ponds Campus
- Market Hall and Barista Bar (Building JB)
Bin enclosure works - Southern oval, Bennettswood Reserve - Burwood
Starts 21/06/2024, finishes 26/07/2024A bin enclosure is scheduled to be constructed in a section of the car park of the southern oval at Bennettswood Reserve, between Friday 21 June and Friday 26 July.
The work site has been marked and fencing will be established on Friday 21 June. The impact of these works are expected to be minimal.
More information
Sung Wei Tan
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
03 9246 8577
sung.tan@deakin.edu.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
Access Closures - Smythe Street, Multideck Carpark and Car Park 3 Waterfront - Waterfront
Starts 25/05/2024, finishes 03/06/2024Changed traffic conditions and access closures are planned for Smythe Street, adjacent to the Waterfront Campus, as follows:
- No vehicle access to Smythe Street between 1-2 June. This will result in no vehicle access or egress to the Multideck Carpark (CP2) and the open-air car park (CP3) on these dates.
- The underground carpark (CP1) via Brougham Street, will be available for staff and students between 7am and 10pm, as alternative parking. Orange bays can be utilised by all VPermit and CellOPark users on this occasion.
- Pedestrian access to our car parks from Brougham Street will remain.
Traffic management will be in place to assist vehicles to detour.
These adjustments are required for construction works as part of the ongoing Geelong Convention and Event Centre (GCEC) project.
More information or assistance:
Email gcec@built.com.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 &ndash 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
Bennettswood Reserve carpark closure, Burwood Highway and Highbury Road lane closures - Burwood
Starts 18/03/2024, finishes 30/09/2024Starts Monday 18 March 2024, finishes Monday 30 September 2024.
Changed traffic conditions and access closures are planned for Bennettswood Reserve carpark, Burwood Highway and Highbury Road, as follows:
- Bennettswood Reserve southern carpark closure (near Entrance 1), impacting 30 car spaces, from Monday 18 March for up to six months.
- Burwood Highway eastbound lane closures, from Elgar Road to Holland Avenue, from late March for up to six months.
- Access to Holland Avenue will be maintained at all times.
- No impacts to the 75 tram service.
- Pedestrian detours along Burwood Highway (northern footpath), within Gardiners Creek Trail.
- Highbury Road lane closures from April for up to two months.
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.
July 2024
Water mains installation
- A water mains upgrade is required to cater for the new precinct. The following works are planned along Smythe Street:
- Connection to the current water system on Tuesday 16 July through to Thursday 18 July.
- Installation of new water mains on Monday 22 July through to Friday 26 July.
- If inclement weather, or other circumstances, interfere with installation, works may be delayed.
- Any disruption to water supply will be notified by Barwon Water directly.
- To limit disruption to residents and businesses in the area, the City of Greater Geelong has approved operating hours from 6:00pm to 6:00am to perform these works.
- Sections of Smythe Street may be affected and will be closed intermittently. Traffic management will be in place to maintain pedestrian and vehicle access for neighbouring properties.
- We aim to minimise disturbance associated with these works, however lighting and low-level noise from equipment and workers is unavoidable.
Heavy machinery installation
- Heavy machinery is scheduled to be installed on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July, weather permitting.
- Smythe St and Deakin car parks will remain accessible during this time.
- Approved operating hours for this weekend are from 7:00am to 7:00pm.
- Traffic management will be in place.
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.
Costa Hall Entry - Waterfront
Starts 28/02/2024, finishes 30/08/2024We are creating a welcoming and inclusive arrival experience at Costa Hall, giving the iconic auditorium an inspiring and distinctive new entry point.
Located just next to the existing Costa Hall entry on Gheringhap Street, the impressive new entry will be highly visible from the street and will provide an accessible entrance with improved signage while remaining respectful to the heritage of the existing building, which is a converted 19th-century wool store.
Expected construction timeline: April - August 2024
Status of Project: Delivery
Location: Waterfront Campus, Building D, Level 2 (ground level).
Project inclusions
- Wheelchair-accessible entry to the Waterfront Campus located next to the existing entry on Gheringhap Street
- Highly visible and easily identifiable entry point to Costa Hall which is welcoming and inspiring
- Enhanced foyer space that allows for the movement and gathering of large groups of people
- New lighting system and controls
- New signage and event promotion opportunities
- External paving.
Work components
- Site establishment in Building D and set up of site amenities (site shed, contractor amenities, site bin, and unloading zone) in Car Park 3.
- Installation of site safety and project promotion signage
- Demolition works
- Structural works - slab pour, structural steel, concrete steps
- Main works - stud wall, timber refinishing, rough-in services, fire roller door installation, plaster and painting
- Installation of platform lift
- Indoor plant
- Fit off services
- Fixtures and finishes - windows and glazed doors, joinery and handrails, acoustic panels
- Defects and final handover
Construction impacts
- High-noise activities are expected on the following dates:
-25, 26, and 28 June, and 2 to 4 July (new doorway works)
-10 and 11 July, 15 to 18 July, 22 to 26 July and 29 and 30 July (concrete slab demolition) - Noise and potential odour impacts to Building D and surrounding areas on 2 July (demo saw usage)
- Access changes, including altered pathway access externally
- Noise impacts to surrounding areas, including on Level 2 (teaching spaces D2.330, D2.194 and D2,193) and Level 3 (workspace D3.322)
- Contractor presence in and around Building D
- Loss of approx. 11 parking spaces in Car Park 3 due to site amenities
More information
Ashwini Pradhan
Infrastructure, Property and Precincts
61 3 924 68425
a.pradhan@deakin.edu.au