Penrith campus
Current CW&F projects on Penrith campus
Landscaping and civil works around the student resdience buildings SA, SB, SC and SD
The external areas around the student resdience buildings SA, SB, SC and SD are being upgraded with soft landscaping, retaining walls, new irrigation lines, paved access paths and turf. Civil works will also be undertaken to improve drainage in the area.
The landscaping works commenced in early March and will continue through to mid-May 2013.
Access restrictions: Directional signage will be put in place to direct pedestrian traffic flow around the paving works.
Scheduled completion date: 15 May 2013
Landscaping upgrade between buildings C, D, I, K and L - stage 1
The external area between buildings C, D, I, K and L on Penrith campus, Kingswood is being upgraded with grassed terraces, soft landscaping, paved pedestrian access paths, seating and external lighting. Civil works will also be undertaken to improve drainage in the area.
The original scope of works for this project has been expanded to include replacing the pavers underneath the awning between buildings C and D, and an upgrade of the drainage and gardens to the south of building C.
Access restrictions: The thoroughfare between buildings C, D, I, K and L will be blocked off and inaccessible while the works are in progress. Signage will be provided to direct pedestrian traffic around the work area. Please follow the directional signage provided.
Scheduled completion date: 31 May 2013
Building Z upgrade works for the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics and the Institute of Infrastructure Engineering
Building Z will be upgraded to provide the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics with a blended learning teaching/computer lab space and computer projects/research labs. In addition, the Institute of Infrastructure Engineering will be provided with a meeting room, additional office accommodation and glass partitions/carpeting to some circulation spaces.
This project is in the design development phase. The construction works are scheduled to commence in early June 2013.
Access restrictions: Some areas of building Z will be offline and inaccessible while the upgrade works are in progress.
Scheduled completion date: 1 August 2013
Installation of outdoor gym equipment at Werrington south
High quality outdoor gym equipment will be installed between buildings BB and BJ on the Penrith campus, Werrington south, to provide students and staff with the opportunity to obtain a complete exercise experience within the scenic surrounds of Werrington south. Nine pieces of equipment will be installed, including an Ab-cruncher, Ab-hip swinger, Butterfly press, Cross trainer, Cycle seat, Ezy rider, Leg press/Chin-ups, Rowing machine and Shoulder press, which will help users develop most muscle groups and provide a cardiovascular workout. The outdoor gym equipment will be suitable for a broad range of age groups and fitness levels. A drinking fountain and outdoor seating will also be installed.
Scheduled completion date: 15 August 2013
Development of a new library
A new, state-of-the-art library is being designed for the Penrith campus, Kingswood. The new six-storey purpose-built building will be constructed along the main campus walk, adjacent to buildings V, P and U. It will consolidate the teaching facilities on the campus and provide students with a new, central resource centre that will provide a balance between traditional hardcopy resource materials and contemporary, electronic, interactive learning.
Development consent for the project was granted in late August 2012. The Lead Architect and consultant team have completed the detailed design of the new building and are currently making final adjustments to the scope of the project.
This project is currently proceeding through the tender process, with the expressions of interest being evaluated. The construction works are scheduled to commence on-site in July 2013.
Scheduled completion date: early 2015
Development of Werrington Park Corporate Centre
A new three-storey, five-star Greenstar rated building is being designed for the Penrith campus, Werrington south, as stage one of the Werrington Park Corporate Centre. The new building will be located in the north-eastern corner of the campus, fronting the Great Western Highway and will offer commercial/research accommodation with associated amenities and on-site parking. The intent is to strengthen the ties between UWS and industry, attract new industries to the area and facilitate the establishment and growth of those industries.
A large stormwater detention basin will be constructed adjacent to the new building for irrigating landscaping and managing stormwater.
The project is a joint venture between UWS, the Penrith City Council and the Penrith Business Alliance. The works will be co-funded by UWS and the Federal Government’s Suburban Job’s Program.
The development application for this project was submitted in late February 2013. Construction is expected to commence in October 2013.
Scheduled completion date: early 2015
Construction of a new teaching building for UWSCollege
A new five-star Greenstar rated, single-storey building is being designed for UWSCollege on the Penrith campus, Kingswood to provide Western Sydney students with greater study options. The new building will be located adjacent to building XB and will provide 1250m2 of flat-floor teaching space and student amenities for UWSCollege.
This project is currently in the concept design stage, with the submission of the development application scheduled for May 2013.
This project is co-funded by UWS and the Federal Government’s Structural Adjustment Fund/Educational Investment Fund.
Access restrictions: The construction area will remain offline and inaccessible while the construction works are underway.
Scheduled completion date: early 2015
Other current and future CW&F projects on the Penrith campus
- Penrith Hockey Centre upgrade – stage 2.
- Extension of P6 car park
- Installation of an accessible lift for buildings P and U
- Fire containment and protection upgrade for multiple buildings, Kingswood
- Building Z upgrade works for the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics and the Institute of Infrastructure Engineering
- Refurbishment of academic office space in building BB
- Relocation of the Learning and Teaching Unit to building O
- Building Y air-conditioning upgrade
- Upgrade of the computer laboratories in building V
- Creation of approximately 300 additional car parking bays on the Penrith campus, Kingswood
- Energy efficiency campaign for air-conditioning systems
- Reconfiguration of building BA for office accommodation
- Reconfiguration of building O for office accommodation
- Refurbishment of the Playhouse Theatre in building D
- Relocation of the bus shelter adjacent to building BA
- Reconfiguration of the compound fencing adjacent to building R
- Landscaping upgrade between buildings C, D, I, K and L – stage 2.
