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
29/03/2023BurwoodRoad Maintenance - Water Mains Repair01/04/202306/03/2023
28/03/2023Waurn PondsBuildings NP, NS, NQ, NR - External Lighting Upgrades 30/03/202331/03/2023
24/03/2023Waurn PondsBuilding JB - External Lighting Replacement27/03/202331/03/2023
23/03/2023BurwoodMultiple buildings - Ventilation Assessment30/03/202322/04/2023
16/03/2023Waurn PondsBuilding JB - Refurbishment Works20/03/202323/05/2023
15/03/2023BurwoodBuildings B, C, EB, EC, H, I - Renewal Works13/03/202307/04/2023
09/03/2023WaterfrontMain Car Park (Car Park 2) Closure 09/03/202331/12/2023
09/03/2023BurwoodBuilding HE - Lighting Upgrade14/03/202315/04/2023
23/02/2023BurwoodBuildings B, C, EB, EC, H, I - Renewal Works20/02/202331/03/2023
07/02/2023WarrnamboolBuilding H, J - Amenities and General Refurbishment Works13/02/202303/05/2023
16/12/2022Burwood
Warrnambool
Waterfront
Waurn Ponds
All Campuses Window cleaning works16/12/202231/03/2023
09/11/2022WaterfrontMultideck Carpark Construction13/11/202231/12/2023
21/10/2022WarrnamboolBuilding E - Refurbishment Works31/10/202228/02/2023

Road Maintenance - Water Mains Repair - Burwood

Starts 01/04/2023, finishes 06/03/2023

Works 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 31/03/2023

Soil 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 31/03/2023

External 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 22/04/2023

Ventilation 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:

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 23/05/2023

Refurbishment 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 07/04/2023

Renewal 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:

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 31/12/2023

From 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 

STAFF AND STUDENTS

Impacts associated with the construction of tthe GCEC: 

  • Areas of Car Park 2 will be cordoned off as work zones and will not be accessible

  • Heavy machinery and contractors will be working in the area 

  • Intermittent construction noise.



Building HE - Lighting Upgrade - Burwood

Starts 14/03/2023, finishes 15/04/2023

Lighting 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 31/03/2023

Renewal 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:

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 03/05/2023

Amenities 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 31/03/2023

Window cleaning works are scheduled to take place across all campuses on the following dates:

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 31/12/2023

The 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:

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 28/02/2023

Refurbishment 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