New teaching space in the Edward Jackson Building (Building 57, Level 3) and the Ronald McKay Building (Building 56, Level 5)

Level 5 of Building 56 is to be refurbished.

Architect’s flythrough of Building 56, Level 5

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• Address
• Project overview
• Budget
• Project update
• Project timeline
• Consultants

Address

115 Queensberry Street, Carlton (Building 56) and

5234 Lygon Street, Carlton (Building 57)

Project overview

The refurbishment of Level 3 of Building 57 is the first stage of this major renovation project. The new premises will house the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SAMME), Creative Media and the School of Engineering (TAFE) staff.

The refurbishment of Level 5 of Building 56 is the second and final stage of the renovation projects. Works include the construction of classrooms, computer laboratories, administrative space and common areas for the University community.

Energy-efficient lighting and control systems, variable speed drives on local fan coils and new mechanical controls that will reduce energy consumption on the floor by up to 30% will also be installed.

This project is funded by the Australian Government through the Teaching and Learning Capital Fund (TLCF) for Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Budget

$4.77 million

Project update

May 2010

The Building 57, Level 3 School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SAMME) premises are now completed. The Building 57, Level 3 School of Engineering TAFE (SoET) new staff offices are 20% complete.

The northern side of Building 56, Level 5 is 70% complete and the southern side is 60 % complete.

Project timeline

Consultants