2006 Media Releases
Monday, 28 August 2006
La Trobe University Awards Contract
to Develop New City Campus
La Trobe University is pleased to announce that a contract has been awarded to refurbish and fit out the University’s new City Campus building at 284-294 La Trobe Street, Melbourne (The Argus Building).
The objectives of the project are to strengthen the University’s presence in the City of Melbourne, provide new learning, teaching and research opportunities, and enhance links with government, business and the professions.
The new city campus will be a major teaching and research facility and La Trobe University’s third largest campus. A wide range of courses will be offered, with a focus on postgraduate, professional, executive and international programs, as well as Masters and PhDs by research.
The Argus Building, home to The Argus newspaper from 1926 until 1957, will provide an attractive work environment for staff and students. The University’s main entrance will be on La Trobe St, providing a strong street identity. Design objectives emphasise interaction and collaboration within an environmentally sensitive framework.
The University’s programs at the Franklin St campus are scheduled to transfer to the new campus when it opens in 2008.
Project Details
Contractor - Hooker Cockram Projects Limited
Contractor site contact - Jeff Owen
Project Architect - DesignInc, Melbourne
University Project Manager - Jim Colebatch
University Client Representative - Professor Brian Graetz,
Executive Director, Melbourne (City) Campus
Approximate construction cost - $30 million
Date of award of contract - 22 August 2006
Anticipated commencement date on site - 11 September 2006
Contract completion date - End of March 2008, plus extensions of time allowed under the contract
Gross floor area - 11776 m2
For further information:
For further information, please contact: Professor Brian Graetz, Executive Director, Melbourne (City) Campus, La Trobe University, Tel: (03) 9479 3587.