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 Facilities Services web page.

Posted Campus Description Start Finish
17/10/2017BurwoodCar Park 12 Expansion23/10/201728/02/2018
12/10/2017BurwoodElectrical Works at Building BC, Level 112/10/201723/10/2017
06/10/2017Waurn PondsRefurbishment works - foyer areas Building IC03/10/201722/12/2017
06/10/2017Waurn PondsRefurbishment works - Building LA25/09/201708/12/2017
06/10/2017BurwoodFoyer refurbishment works - Building HC30/10/201719/11/2017
06/10/2017BurwoodExternal facade works - Building HB30/10/201715/12/2017
03/10/2017BurwoodRefurbishment Works, Level 3 Building N03/10/201710/11/2017
22/08/2017BurwoodToilet refurbishments - Building LA01/09/201731/12/2017
11/08/2017BurwoodBuilding BC, Level 1, Active Learning Studios and Resource Centre28/08/201701/11/2017
26/06/2017WaterfrontHealth Facilities Upgrade17/07/201731/07/2018
21/02/2017Waurn PondsNew ManuFutures building21/02/201722/12/2017
16/02/2017BurwoodBennettswood Pavilion Upgrade16/02/201701/12/2017

Car Park 12 Expansion - Burwood

Starts 23/10/2017, finishes 28/02/2018

We're increasing the car park capacity by adding two levels to the multi-level Car Park 12, in the Elgar Road Precinct.

During construction works, there will be some noise and other disruption however a number of steps will be taken to reduce this where practical.

Please note:

  • Approximately 180 spaces will remain open in Car Park 12 during most of the construction period, however there will be certain days where the whole car park will be closed.
  • The current orange permit spaces in Car Park 12, Level 1, will remain accessible.
  • The current accessible car park spaces will not be available - additional accessible spaces will be provided in Car Park 6.
  • There will be some pathway closures &ndash please follow signage along alternative routes.

Students and staff are encouraged to use Car Park 6 as an alternative during these works.

Please take care when in this area and follow traffic management advice. Thank you for your patience as we boost the car parking capacity on campus.

Details on the Car Park 12 Expansion are available on the building project web page.

Further information:

Dylan Auret
Facilities Services Division
9246 8455
dylan.auret@deakin.edu.au


Electrical Works at Building BC, Level 1 - Burwood

Starts 12/10/2017, finishes 23/10/2017

 

 

 

Electrical Works at Building BC, Level 1

Electrical Works on Level 1 of Building BC at the Melbourne Burwood Campus are scheduled to be carried out on Saturday 21 October 2017, 6am to 4pm.

Power on the East side of Level 1 will be out and the area will be closed during the electrical works, please refer to on-site signage. Lifts will remain operational during the works.

The electrical works will facilitate the construction works for the Active Learning Studios Project on level 1, Building BC.

Facilities Services Division apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause.

For further information please contact   Josh Tsui, Facilities Services Division on 924 45326 / 0408 897 276 or josh.tsui@deakin.edu.au.


Refurbishment works - foyer areas Building IC - Waurn Ponds

Starts 03/10/2017, finishes 22/12/2017

 

Works to refurbishment all foyer areas within Building IC at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus have commenced with an expected completion date of Friday 22 December 2017.

Please observe directional signage to alternative building entry points and paths of egress to other parts of the building

Arts and Ed Student Services are now located in Building IB 3.102

Facilities Services apologises for any noise or inconvenience while we upgrade the A&E staff accommodation.

For further information

Mariska Cornelius

Facilities Services Division

Ph: 524 79268 Mob: 0447 372 316 or email Mariska.cornelius@deakin.edu.au

 


Refurbishment works - Building LA - Waurn Ponds

Starts 25/09/2017, finishes 08/12/2017

 

Works to refurbish the space in Building LA1.003 and LA1.002.1 at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus have commenced with an expected completion date of Friday 8 December 2017.

There has been a change to the mail room delivery process with signage in place to assist.

Logistics is operating in the Level 1 foyer of Building LA.

Facilities Services apologises for any noise or inconvenience caused by this project.

For further information:

Mariska Cornelius

Facilities Services Division

Ph: 524 79268 Mob: 0447372316 or email mariska.cornelius@deakin.edu.au


Foyer refurbishment works - Building HC - Burwood

Starts 30/10/2017, finishes 19/11/2017

 

 

Works to refurbish the foyer area on level 2 of Building HC (entrance to LT13) at the Melbourne Burwood Campus are scheduled to commence on Monday 30 October with an expected completion date of Sunday 19 November 2017.

The works involve replacement of lighting, ceiling changes, upgrade of floor and wall finishes.

There will be limited access to LT13 and local toilets as the works progress. Directional signage will be in place as required.

We shall endeavour to keep any noise or inconvenience caused by the works to a minimum.

For further information

David Barber

Facilities Services Division

Ph: 9246 8199 or email david.barber@deakin.edu.au


External facade works - Building HB - Burwood

Starts 30/10/2017, finishes 15/12/2017

 

Works to refurbish the exterior of Building HB at the Melbourne Burwood Campus are scheduled to commence on Monday 30 October with an expected completion date of Friday 15 December 2017.

The works involve the replacement of sealant between the external concrete panels.

There may be limited access to the building between 6 am and 6 pm daily as the works progress around the building. Directional signage will be in place as required.

We shall endeavour to keep any noise or inconvenience caused by the works to a minimum.

For further information

David Barber

Facilities Services Division

Ph: 924 68199 or email david.barber@deakin.edu.au


Refurbishment Works, Level 3 Building N - Burwood

Starts 03/10/2017, finishes 10/11/2017

 

 

Works to refurbish the space in room N3.10 in Building N at the Melbourne Burwood Campus have commenced with an expected completion date of Friday 10 November 2017.

The project will include new carpet and vinyl flooring, painting and joinery works.

Facilities Services Division apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause.

For further information

David Barber
Project Officer, Facilities Services Division
Ph: 924 68199 or email david.barber@deakin.edu.au


Toilet refurbishments - Building LA - Burwood

Starts 01/09/2017, finishes 31/12/2017

Works to refurbishment the toilets on levels 1 through 5 of Building LA at the Melbourne Burwood Campus are scheduled to commence in September and will continue to December 2017.

Works will include new toilets, partitions, flooring, painting and drinking fountains.

To minimise disruption, these works will be carried out in stages across all levels of the building. Alternate toilets in Building LA will be available during this time.

Facilities Services Division apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

Further information:

Peter Ancona
Facilities Services Division
5247 9679 
peter.ancona@deakin.edu.au


Building BC, Level 1, Active Learning Studios and Resource Centre - Burwood

Starts 28/08/2017, finishes 01/11/2017

The existing Merchandise Shop and former TeachAssist spaces at the eastern end of Building BC Level 1 (BC1), will be converted to two Active Learning Studios and a resource centre to be utilised by the Institute of Koorie Education (IKE) and Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) program.

Construction works will then commence in BC1 on 28 August 2017. The new spaces are expected to be operational in Trimester 3.

This will involve construction staff moving through the building and noise disruptions as the new spaces are constructed. Access to the building area and the eastern entry to Building BC will not be available
during the constructions works.

Construction is expected to commence on 28 July and be completed by 25 August. 

Thank you in advance for your patience during these works.

Further information:

Josh Tsui
Project Officer, Facilities Services Division
9244 5326
Email Josh Tsui


Health Facilities Upgrade - Waterfront

Starts 17/07/2017, finishes 31/07/2018

The located learning and staff accommodation for the School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Health and Social Development at the Geelong Waterfront Campus is being upgraded, with building works in:

  • Parts of Building D, levels 3 and 4
  • Parts of Building AD, levels 2 and 3.

The project will be completed in three stages, commencing July 2017 until July 2018. The stages, approximate timing and work areas are outlined below.

Stage 1 July 2017 to February 2018 - Refurbishment of sections of Building D, levels 3 and 4

Stage 2 September 2017 to February 2018 - Refurbishment of remaining relevant sections of Building D

Stage 3 February 2018 to July 2018 - Refurbishment of sections of Building AD, levels 2 and 3

There will be construction noise and services and access disruptions required to facilitate the improvements to these Faculty of Health spaces. This is unavoidable however will be minimised where possible.

Access to the building zones will not be available during the constructions works. Entry points to the building zones will be blocked off with hoarding, with appropriate wayfinding signage displayed to redirect people.

Thank you for your patience as we undertake these important refurbishment works.

Further information:

Jessica Rafter
Project Manager, Facilities Services Division
03 522 72940
jessica.rafter@deakin.edu.au


New ManuFutures building - Waurn Ponds

Starts 21/02/2017, finishes 22/12/2017

There's a new building under construction at the Waurn Ponds Campus dubbed ManuFutures.

ManuFutures is a purpose-built advanced manufacturing innovation hub designed to stimulate and support start-up companies involved in sustainable manufacturing industries.

Located towards the north-west corner of Campus, between buildings NJ and NR, ManuFutures sits within the Geelong Innovation Precinct and is a major investment partnership with the Victorian Government.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

Facilities Services shall endeavour to keep any noise or inconvenience caused by the works to a minimum.

Read more at deakin.edu.au/manufutures

Further information:

Tim Hanley
Facilities Services Division
03 5227 2650
Email Tim Hanley


Bennettswood Pavilion Upgrade - Burwood

Starts 16/02/2017, finishes 01/12/2017

The City of Whitehorse is upgrading the sporting facilities adjacent to the Burwood Campus, which will include a significant refurbishment of the Bennettswood Pavilion.

During construction works, a section of the public car park to the West of Holland Avenue, inside Campus Entrance 1, will not be available for use.

Construction is expected to continue until the end of 2017.

Further information:

City of Whitehorse
9262 6333
customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au