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New Student Housing - Waurn Ponds

Project: New Student Housing - Waurn Ponds
Location: Waurn Ponds Campus
Project status: Construction
Contact: Bruce Hogan  Tel: +613 522 73336

This project aims to increase the tertiary education participation rates of students from regional areas, by providing appropriate and affordable on-campus accommodation. The project is supported by the Australian Government's National Rental Affordability Scheme.

With funding from the Federal and State governments, 309 residential studio apartments will be constructed at the Waurn Ponds Campus, ready for occupation by Trimester 1, 2014. These Green Building Design apartments will feature:

  • Kitchenette, en-suite bathroom and study area

  • Central laundry facilities

  • Shared dining facilities

  • Access to pastoral care and educational assistance

  • Significant common areas (including TV rooms and academic mentor rooms)

  • Nearby access to student support services

Artists impression of new buildings

Artists impression of new buildings 

Architect: Nettleton Tribe
Lead contractor:     BroadAPM

Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

4th October 2012