Campbelltown Residential Development
Construction has commenced
During June 2013 several contractors undertook initial investigations and preliminary works on the Campbelltown campus. These investigations were a prelude to the works commencing in the semester break. The majority of work is currently focused on Stage 1 of the residential development, which is behind the main campus.
The lead civil contractor (TRN Group) has taken possession of the construction site, which is now fenced off as a construction zone. The construction site is extremely hazardous and unauthorised access is not permitted.
Additional works are also being undertaken along Goldsmith Avenue, and while these works will not disrupt traffic, there may at times be traffic control measures put in place.
Students and staff should be conscious of the changes to the campus and follow signage and directions related to the construction works.
Alternate Access Arrangements
Path between student residences and Connect Fitness gym
The footpath between the student residences and the gym is closed. The alternative access route (PDF, 541.64 KB) (opens in a new window) is via the existing footpaths through the P11 carpark, turn right to travel beside building 24, and back onto Goldsmith Avenue. Other paths had been considered and all were found to be too steep for safe use.
P2 Car Park
Concerns have previously been raised about changes to car parking arrangements around P2. When a definite date for change to the car parking arrangements has been established staff and students will be immediately notified. The P8 car park has been extended to cater for these changes, and further extensions to P3 are currently being designed.
Macarthur Train Station
Pedestrian access between Macarthur Train Station and UWS will remain open at all times. Temporary footpath routes will be constructed and used when required.
Background
This project is the first major land development opportunity undertaken by the University to unlock the inherent value in UWS' land holdings in support of the Making the Difference strategy. These campus development projects are key to underpinning the University's financial position to support future strategic initiatives.
The Campbelltown campus master plan (PDF, 1934.33 KB) (opens in a new window) and Development Control Plan (DCP) (opens in a new window) identifies 55 hectares of land for academic use, allowing for significant student growth. It also identifies a further 100 hectares of non-academic land suitable for a potential residential development. This land is steeper and generally unsuited for expansion of the UWS campus.
UWS and UrbanGrowth NSW (previously Landcom) have entered into a Project Delivery Agreement for the development of approximately 850 residential dwellings on part of the Campbelltown campus. The University's role in the development is that of the major landholder and UrbanGrowth's roles being both as a landholder and Development Manager. This development will assist in meeting the NSW State Government’s housing target of 10,000 new residential lots in the South West Sydney region.
Benefits of the development
As well as generating funds for strategic University initiatives, the development will:- complete the 'puzzle' for the Macarthur Regional Centre
- create better connections to Macarthur Train Station
- lay the foundation for the Macarthur Regional Trail - a cycleway extending from beyond the station, through the project lands and under the Hume Highway linking with the Australian Botanic Garden and ending in Camden
- join the University with the Community via a grand entry on Goldsmith Avenue
- provide homes for approximately 2,000 residents to add to the University Community
- upgrade the entry roads to benefit the future growth of the University
- reduce the University's maintenance obligations
- celebrate the architecture of the School of Medicine
The development is considered a great example of a Transit Oriented Development, as it involves clustering a mixture of land uses around public transport nodes - in this case Macarthur Train Station and Bus Interchange, and new cycleways. The development and surrounds will become an urban centre, with the University campus, shops, workplaces, community facilities, and pleasant public spaces where people can meet and relax.
Transit Oriented Development aims to reduce car dependence and boost public transport use, by increasing the connectivity between public transport and other functions.
Contact us
For further information, or if you wish to provide feedback on this project, please email the CDU Development Team.Visit the Landcom website (opens in a new window) to register your interest and receive sales information as it becomes available.
