CW&F maintenance guidelines

UWS owns and operates an extensive portfolio of buildings and land assets across six campuses and external sites. Capital Works and Facilities (CW&F) is responsible for the maintenance of the following equipment/infrastructure at those campuses and sites:

  • building structures
  • permanent internal fittings (e.g. toilet roll holders, basins, stoves, range hoods, hand dryers)
  • internal finishes (e.g. floor coverings, painting, window coverings)
  • fixed furniture (repairs only)
  • general teaching furniture (lecture theatres and flat floor teaching space)
  • window glazing
  • asbestos materials
  • building reticulated services (water, sewer, gas)
  • air conditioning/ventilation systems
  • fire protection systems
  • lighting, power, generators
  • roads, grounds and landscaping, external structures, external services, landscaping, grounds maintenance
  • signage (building and directional)
  • fume cupboards
  • bio-safety cabinets.

CW&F is also responsible for the maintenance of locks and security systems, including swipe-card access and duress alarms. These services are delivered on CW&F’s behalf by Campus Safety and Security.

UWS Schools/Units, Institutes, Research Centres and Entities are responsible for funding the provision and maintenance of the equipment/infrastructure listed below, which can be delivered by CW&F upon request:

  • loose fittings such as photo frames, whiteboards and mirrors
  • loose office furniture (replacement and disposal)
  • fixed furniture (replacement only)
  • unit fixtures (e.g. key boxes and assignment boxes)
  • additional lighting and/or general purpose outlets (i.e. power points)
  • coolrooms
  • corporate/office signage
  • removals/relocations
  • event setups
  • key replacements
  • portable equipment (electrical testing and tagging).

CW&F does not assume any responsibility for UPS units, portable desk lamps, research equipment (e.g. autoclaves and laminar flow cabinets), theatre tables, satellite dishes, x-ray machines, kitchen equipment (e.g. microwaves, fridges, coffee machines, dishwashers and kettles), dryers, washing machines, televisions, TV antennas and gas bottles.