Major Project
New Residences - Albury-Wodonga
| Project: | New Residences - Albury-Wodonga |
|---|---|
| School/Division: | Residence LIFE |
| Location: | Albury-Wodonga |
| Time line: | December 2013 |
| Project cost: | $2,407,000 |
| Building area: | 709 sqm (fully enclosed) |
| Project Status: | Current |
| Project contact: | Mark Adams |
Project Brief
This project provides 19 residential units (20 beds) that will be used as part of CSU's plan to provide cross-campus access to accommodation for clinical placements.
This project was possible due to $1,437,480.00 of funding made available by Health Workforce Australia as an Australian Government Initiative.
Architectural Features
Residential accommodation - providing a facility for visiting students and academics requiring on-campus short term accommodation. The apartments are to be designed for independent living and are to be in keeping with the university’s environmental principals.
Elements incorporated are:
- 19 residential units (20 beds) – incorporating:
- 7 x studio apartments (Kitchenette only)
- 10 x 1 bedroom apartments (Kitchen)
- 1 x 2 bed apartment (Kitchen)
- 1 x D/A( disability) apartment (Kitchen)
- 1 carpark per bed (20)
- All units to have double beds and ensuites
- Individually controlled access cards
- Communal laundry facility
- ICT/Comms in keeping with CSU standards
- Garbage servicing
- 5 star green star rating
- It is envisaged that the development will be max. 2 storey
The project includes the provision of relevant infrastructure and service upgrades, landscape surrounds and outdoor social space.
Albury-Wodonga Residences - Site Plan
Albury-Wodonga Residences - Building Section
Albury-Wodonga Residences - Building A Elevation
Recreation Facility and Fire Trail
Environmental Impact
Sustainability Features
The 5-star design will be in keeping with the sustainability focus of the other built elements on the campus.
Consultants
Widle and Woollard (Quantity Surveyor)
Architectus (Project Site Selection, Design and D,D&C documentation)
Aecom (Services D,D&C design)
Nexus to University Strategy 2011-2015
The Program Objective is to contribute to the achievement of increased student numbers in professional entry courses and increased clinical training places in a clinical component recognised for accreditation purposes within professional entry courses above 2010 academic year baseline levels.