2La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga Campus 2017 Master Plan

Context and Analysis

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INTRODUCTION

The development of the La Trobe University Albury- ALBURY VICTORIA / NSW BORDER CHARLES STURT Wodonga campus is influenced by its strategic and - FOLLOWING THE ALBURY UNIVERSITY statutory planning context as well as internal University MURRY RIVER BOTANIC GARDENS TO LOGIC CENTRE strategic documents and policies. The successful WODONGA implementation of the Master Plan is dependent on creating the right planning framework for enabling WODONGA partnership strategies with City of Wodonga while also REGIONAL PARK aligning with long term ambitions for the growth of the University. RYAN’S LAGOON HUME HIGH RAIL LINE WAY NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Melbourne Rd

Drage Rd

WODONGA Lawrence St REGIONAL PARK

FELL TIMBER CREEK NATURE CONSERVATION arkers Rd WEST WODONGA RESERVE P WODONGA

BIRALEE PARK

Fell Timber Creek Rd Melrose Dr

BANDIANA

Baranduda Blvd

BARANDUDA REGIONAL PARK BARANDUDA

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STRATEGIES

Hume Regional Growth Plan Upper Hume Sub Regional Plan: Wodonga Growth Strategy 2016 Plan Melbourne Refresh 2015 The Hume Strategy for sustainable communities The strategies outlined in the Hume Regional Growth The Strategy has six main strategic directions. Plan Melbourne reflects the changing economic 2010-2020 plan are relevant to the La Trobe University Albury- Below is a summary of the relevant objectives applying imperatives in Victoria and affects the Albury-Wodonga Wodonga campus in their pursuit to sustainably The Vision for Hume: “The Hume Region will be indirectly to campus opportunities and education. campus by identifying a focus on ‘national employment accommodate growth. resilient, diverse and thriving. It will capitalise on the and innovation clusters’. These can be described 1. Efficient and Sustainable Settlements strengths and competitive advantages of the four sub as where higher education, health, research and The Albury-Wodonga campus embodies the key To emphasise urban design and the principles of the regions, to harness growth for the benefit of the region associated enterprises at a range of scales have been features of the Hume region and may become a sustainable neighbourhoods when considering new and to develop liveable and sustainable communities.” co-located and have formed productive synergistic testing ground for regional endeavours. By way of development opportunities and proposals. relationships - from which innovation will drive growth. productive water and land research the Hume Region The Regional plan has 20 key directions, of which To adopt a strategic, holistic and equitable approach to Plan Melbourne Refresh gives focus to the importance seeks to modernise its irrigation networks, through direction six are directly relevant to the University. funding and delivery of infrastructure to meet the needs of partnership with local government in sub-regional water research and hydroelectric power research and Key directions: Embracing learning for life of a growing population. planning and the implementation of the plan. implementation. There is an opportunity for the La 1. Create 21st century spaces for communities Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus to support 2. Healthy, Vibrant, Resilient Communities It further outlines strategies for creating “a resilient through growth and sharing of resources this through partnerships and research initiatives. To ensure a growing Wodonga is supported by and city prepared for climate change” (Plan Melbourne 2. Provide opportunities for young people to engage has access to a range of high-quality, diverse and refresh discussion paper, 2015, p 58) and identifying The Albury-Wodonga campus landscape is considered with learning through multiple pathways and interconnected open spaces. opportunity for less urban areas to be provided with high value in the Hume region with high health and seamless transitions affordable options for living and working locally – learning facilities which provide the region with To ensure that high-quality and accessible community, especially along the regional transport corridors. economic, environmental, social and cultural resources. 3. Foster a Culture of excellence and aspiration in health and education services are available to the The Hume Regional Growth plan outlines its strategy to learning community as Wodonga grows. For a more comprehensive analysis find ways to conserve and develop ‘regional hubs’ (such In addition, the following strategies have been identified 3. Mobile and Connected Region refer to Appendix 1: Planning. as the La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus) for as significant to the Upper Hume sub region: To ensure land use planning considers transport the longer term. objectives and provides opportunities for sustainable 4. Investigate and prepare assessments for Albury 2030 Community Strategic Plan transport options. This plan also identifies the potential for transport establishing or further developing existing centres The Albury 2030 vision was created in 2009 and improvements, as with the Hume highway and rail for higher education and research in upper Hume To improve the accessibility of public transport and outlines community aspirations for Albury until 2030. It corridors with directly affect the campus location and in the areas of health and community services, as encourage the use of the public transport network as an takes into account the community’s location, lifestyle connection. Regionally supported community initiatives hubs for research, training and development. alternative mode of transport in and around Wodonga. including the Wodonga rail bypass corridor for an and heritage. 5. Support expansion of courses at La Trobe University 4. Thriving and Dynamic Economy improved bicycle network as well as the key freight The report covers four key themes: A Growing Albury-Wodonga, Wodonga TAFE and Albury- 5. Healthy Environment and A Celebrated Heritage Logic Centre in Wodonga create employment and Economy, An Enhanced Natural Environment, A Caring Wodonga community college to meet key learning 6. Sustainable Rural Communities boost the local economy which in turn supports the Community and A Leading Community. Specifically, and skills gaps. regional growth and development. this report looks at social justice and sustainability in an 6. Support the needs of the Upper Hume sub region’s attempt to preserve the local identity, attract visitors, culturally diverse communities in ensuring equity growing the economy and care for the environment. of access to high-quality education for children and young people.

WODONGA GROWTH UPPER HUME SUB REGIONAL pLAN STRATEGY The Hume Strategy for sustainable communities PART 1 Executive Summary SUMMARY 2010-2020 w

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT Ephemeral wetlands and campus connection to Murray River Area Strategic Plan 2010 to 2022 eco-corridors. Parklands Albury- Wodonga Murray River Area Strategic Wodonga is situated just south of the Victoria and New South Wales The ephemeral wetland retention basin to the north Plan 2010 to 2022 details a vision to ‘establish a series border north-east of Melbourne. The Albury-Wodonga campus sits provides: of bush parks featuring the unique, bio diverse nature of the region’. This could be reflected within the Albury- in a rural setting, with mountain ranges towards the east and south, –– Identified bird species and bird hides for watching Wodonga campus landscape. including Kosciuszko National Park, Snowy River National Park and the wildlife as well as other fish, frogs, invertebrates, Alpine National Park. mammals, reptiles and other diverse native flora and The following initiatives are planned: fauna. Within a 5km radius, the campus has proximity to the native Wonga –– The Murray River Adventure Trail 2012-2015. –– An Aquatic Environment Education Centre, with –– An adventure trail from Barnawartha to Lake Hume Wetlands; the Murray River; Wodonga Regional Park the Albury- research information and materials for fieldwork (as at December 2013). This plan will travel along the Wodonga Hills; and Fell Timber Creek Nature Conservation. and laboratory work, provides tours for schools, Murray River past the Wonga Wetlands. community groups and universities; these include –– The Murray Parkways Corryong to Wodonga to La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus is situated south of La Trobe University, Wodonga TAFE, Charles Sturt Wahgunyah the Murray River on a 28 hectare site in West Wodonga. Established University, CSIRO and Monash University. –– A Fell Timber Creek pontoon bridge developed in in 1991, the campus currently caters for approximately 900 students partnership with Wodonga TAFE as a workplace Fell Timber Creek and specialises in fields that are relevant to the area, such as fresh volunteer project. water ecology, resource management and policy, and aging in rural Fell Timber Creek runs in a north-south direction, through Wodonga TAFE campus towards the Walsh communities. Wodonga quarry. The campus is relatively flat with the exception of a smaller hill Wonga Wetlands towards the interface with Victory Lutheran College (VLC). There is a Albury’s Wonga Wetlands Tourism Product fairly large ephemeral wetland north of the existing built core which Development Master Plan 2014, proposes an fills with water during winter. There is also a water retention pond opportunity based on usage to divide the wetlands into between VLC and the McFarlane’s Hill residences with storm water three distinct areas: regeneration, a mountain bike course and conservation of native wetlands. run-off from the college campus. Research and Practice Fell Timber Creek runs in a north-south orientation on the Wodonga Preservation of ecosystems and strengthening native TAFE campus, surrounded by a wider floodplain with native vegetation biodiversity are existing practises being carried out including Eucalypts. on council properties by both Albury and Wodonga councils. La Trobe University has an opportunity to work in partnership and adopt similar practices. National environment centre The TAFE NSW Riverina Institute National Environment Centre is an educational centre that specialises in training Civil Construction, Natural Resource Management, GIS, Water Operations, PermaCulture, Albury-Wodonga campus wetlands - wet season Organic Farming, Environmentally related studies and sustainable agriculture. Many students in the region study via distance learning. La Trobe University has an opportunity to offer facilities and technological resources on the Albury-Wodonga campus.

Albury-Wodonga campus wetlands - dry season

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ALBURY HUME FWY Gateway Island

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ALBURY-WODONGA LINCOLN CSWY McDonald’s Hill West CAMPUS Wodonga Industrial Moloney Drive Industrial Estate M WEST WODONGA U RRA Y MacFarlanes V Hill A L LE Y

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MURRAY VALLEY HWY LAKE HUME KILLARA WHITEBOX BANDIANA BONEGILLA Federation RISE Gaza Ridge Hill Barracks Bandiana Military Camp

HUON Bears EBDEN CREEK Hill Baranduda WODONGA TODAY Enterpise Park K IEW A LGA AREA LENEVA V A LENEVA-BARANDUDA GROWTH AREA LL E EXISTING URBAN AREA Y FUTURE URBAN AREA H Moher’s W Hill FREEWAY Y HIGHWAY ARTERIAL ROAD LOCAL ROAD RAILWAY LINE RAIL STATION RURAL SETTLEMENT PRIMARY ACTIVITY CENTRE LOCAL TOWN CENTRE - LARGE BOYES RD LOCAL TOWN CENTRE - SMALL BARANDUDA BULKY GOODS AREA EMPLOYMENT AREA

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REGIONAL CENTRE CONTEXT Logic logistics centre LOCAL CONTEXT Strategic ecological and environmental links There is an opportunity to connect Fell Timber Creek to Logic Wodonga is Australia’s largest logistics’ hub, and The Hume freeway the east and the eco-corridors to the west by way of is located 14km west of Wodonga along the Hume The La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus is the existing ephemeral wetlands and retention basin on The Hume Freeway is a major arterial between Freeway. The centre is facilitating development of key situated in West Wodonga 4km from Wodonga CBA campus. Melbourne, Victoria and also Sydney in New South employment, growth and development, innovation and and is adjacent to McKoy Street and the Hume Freeway. Wales. This major arterial runs parallel to the border of enterprise off the back of the railway line. The Logic The La Trobe Albury-Wodonga campus shares its Local potential projects and stakeholders outside of the La Trobe University and Wodonga TAFE campuses. centre covers 567 hectares and is planned to sell land eastern border with neighbour Wodonga TAFE and its the 2017 Master Plan scope Wodonga is the northernmost point of the highway to freight, distribution, manufacturing and warehouse southern border with Victory Lutheran College (VLC). Lawrence street bicycle lane: within the state of Victoria and has developed as a operators. Together these learning institutes create an Educational A bicycle link from central Wodonga could make the result of being the principal Murray River crossing and Cluster for the Wodonga community with pathways for Local government collaboration campus more accessible and sustainable. thoroughfare town on the route between Australia’s lifelong learning. The following long term strategies could be advocated two largest cities, Melbourne and Sydney. This is a short summary of key structures, locations and Pedestrian connection from Moorefield Park Drive through enhanced partnerships with Wodonga Council underpass Regional rail organisations within the local context. and other local and state government agencies. By facilitating a pedestrian connection from and to the The V/Line regional public transport is the largest –– Connecting local and regional neighbourhoods with residential area south of Wodonga TAFE, residents and in Australia. The V/Line rail service to Wodonga active transport links. Local potential projects and stakeholders within the students could gain easier access to shared University train station and Albury train station operates from –– Public transport services. 2017 Master Plan scope community assets including passive and active Melbourne CBD three times per day. The XPT rail recreation. –– Short-term affordable accommodation for educational Pedestrian link to new IGA & child care service travels between Melbourne and Sydney offering tourism. As part of the Daintree Stage 7 development, the Albury-Wodonga as a major station for mid-trip travellers –– Greater sports presence on campus. Community services analysis extension of Discovery Way into the Albury-Wodonga There is an opportunity for partners to fund an analysis to stop and explore. –– Community servicesDemand /and Staging hubs. / Priority campus could ensure a connection to further amenity of provisions in West Wodonga including the changing The Wodonga Rail Bypass and Revitalisation strategies SPORT FACILITY DEMAND NEEDS and accommodation optionsJUSTIFICATION of staff,/ COMMENTS students and community, commercial and infrastructure services and were introduced in 2010, removing the old train line Local and regional business andShort termeducationMedium provider term Longcommunity. term 1-10 years 11-25 years 25+ years amenity. extension and station in the city centre. This has made partnerships 2023 2024-2038 2039 and beyond available former Vic Track land, enabling the Urban TENNIS 4 court with flood Additional four courts UpgradeImproved facility to • busFacility link provision to based central on Tennis WodongaAustralia’s Facility development CBA and West Wodonga community centre The 2017 Master Plan couldlighting provide local level facilityfurtherwith flood lighting at districtBy level connectingand management University framework drive hierarchy. through the campus Renewal Authority to offer an extension to the regional existing local level facility potential expansion • Court provision ratio is 1 per 1,500 people. Wodonga current If deemed suitable from analysis of shortfalls in opportunities commercial and research partners bicycle and pedestrian network through Wodonga. spacethere required foris an an opportunitytennis courts meet toratio rerouterequirements bushowever services the court provision to is community services provisions, a community centre and the community to share University facilities and additional four courts. predominately in West Wodonga and not providing accessibility to improve frequencygrowth area; and efficiency of services. could be located in or near the Albury-Wodonga The nearest train station to the Albury-Wodonga services. These may include: • Existing Baranduda Tennis Facility is two courts and does not meet the required 4 court requirement of local level club facilities. campus. Campus is the Wodonga Railway Station. It is located Flexible mixed accommodation –– Linking to surrounding destinations. • Baranduda Fields will replace the existing Baranduda Tennis Club three and a half kilometres from the campus. Since train There is an opportunityfacilities which will become to provide outdoor space intergenerational for the Baranduda and –– An enhanced digital environment across the campus. Community Centre or be available for informal tennis use; services are fairly infrequent and a majority of students flexible mixed• Projected accommodation tennis participation in 2031 in ofWest 572 juniors Wodonga. and 2576 adults live within the Albury-Wodonga region, local bus service –– Investment in expanded creative arts and is the most likely form of public transport that students performance facilities. and staff use to commute to campus. –– Advanced health and environment research facilities. –– Enhanced local convenience retail services. ECONOMIC INDICATORS 2015 Baranduda sports fields –– New vibrant learning spaces. DEVELOPMENT Expected to begin works in the next few years the –– Expanded library facilities. Baranduda Fields project is a major regional sporting –– Enhanced access into the campus. complex planned for future active recreation in the –– Upgraded open space networks through the campus. Baranduda-Leneva Valley. With facilities including football and cricket ovals as well as multi use courts the Baranduda sports fields could offer a strong sporting partnership opportunity with La Trobe University as well as connection links to Wodonga through existing cyclist and pedestrian trails.

To apply Applications must include: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ALBURY-WODONGA CAMPUS 2017 MASTER PLAN | MARCH 2017 | MGS ARCHITECTS | 22 Residential land sales activity Arts Space Wodonga is open to applications from new artists or organisations for solo or n A hardcopy or returned scanned copy of the completed and signed 32 City of Wodonga | Baranduda Fields - Final Report group shows – see the Exhibition Application form at wodonga.vic.gov.au/arts-space Exhibition Application form;

500 Applications$160,000 are open twice per year. All are reviewed by a panel of Wodonga Council staff n A clear outline of the concept, media or theme of the exhibition, target audience, or who define the program in lineA with total mediums, of conceptual themes, target audiences and 450 the artist’s intent (ideally a short 100-word biography for potential promotional representation$140,000 of the gallery. 151 lots were

purposes if your application is successful); 400 432 Applications close April 30 andsold September in 30 (the exhibitions program is planned 18 n A curriculum vitae or outline of the artist’s training, background and previous months$120,000 to two years in advance). The Team Leader can advise you further on dates Wodonga in exhibitions; and, 350 available. $100,000 2014, with an 300 Arts Space Wodonga is a curated space and our curatorial staff meet with artists n Clear and accurate visual reproductions of the artist’s work – 10 digital images on throughout the development processaverage to offer valueguidance and support on their exhibition. USB or CD (for group shows, a maximum of 20 images). 250 284 275 $80,000 of $110,904. 17 200 228 238 236 $60,000 192 150 182 Number Number of lots sold 164 151 $40,000 100 Average value per lot land value of Average $20,000 50

0 $0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

No. of lots sold Average value of land per lot

Residential development activity

500 In 2014, more than 400 houses were developed 400 in Wodonga, and 178 lots were released. 300

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0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

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Source: Wodonga Council 12 2.5 The Education Cluster

THE EDUCATION CLUSTER Wodonga TAFE

While the 2017 Master Plan relates specifically to the Wodonga TAFE was founded on the current site in 1986 HUME HWY and has become integral in the Wodonga community. landholdings of La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga MCKOY STREET campus, it is important to consider potential aligned The Wodonga TAFE continues to provide practical, projects and partnerships in the surrounding local hands-on training and education from certificate to context and in Albury-Wodonga more broadly. advanced diploma level courses across a range of industry areas as well as a diploma and degree Dual La Trobe University Wodonga TAFE Underpinned by physical connections, the introduction Enrolment programme with La Trobe University. of an Education Cluster (by considering the Wodonga E VIR D Y TIS R E VIN U TAFE and VLC who both share a boundary with the The Wodonga TAFE campus abuts the eastern

La Trobe University campus) can efficiently enhance boundary of the La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga TEMOR DAOR the way infrastructure and facilities are configured, campus. Wodonga TAFE also interfaces with McKoy accessed and used. Improved interconnectivity can Street which provides the campus its main point of additionally enhance the potential of The Education arrival. The built environment consists of learning and Cluster to host major sporting carnivals and cultural teaching facilities, student residences, a community AW1 events. day-care centre and bushland landscape along Fell Timber reek. To the south of the Wodonga TAFE AW3 The significance of The Education Cluster and the La campus horticulture training is provided for students Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus for increasing with ample space for earthmoving training on the lawn Daintree Estate AW4 participation in higher education, together with AW6 just north of Moorefield Park Drive. AW8 opportunities for partnerships, have been supported by City of Wodonga. The initiatives outlined on this The Wodonga TAFE industry-simulated training facilities page could be developed with stakeholders to further include specialist training centres. Training is made MH1 support the future growth of the campus and region of possible through a range of partnerships with industry MH2 West Wodonga. and community organisations, such as with the Wodonga Fire Brigade CFA facilities towards the south Pitch no.1

E VIR D Y TIS R E VIN U

of campus as well as registered MURRAYtraining WAY organisations, Pitch no. 2

La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus universities, and local chambers of commerce.

MOOREFIELD PARK DRIVE The La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus is Pitch no. 3 situated in West Wodonga 4km from Wodonga CBA. Victory Lutheran College (VLC) The campus landholdings were acquired in 1991 and currently has 80 staff and approximately 900 enrolled Located on the south-west border of La Trobe University students. Albury-Wodonga campus Victory Lutheran College (VCL)

offers teaching and learning to studentsDAINTREE from WAY prep to The relationship between the La Trobe University Albury- grade 12 with a focus on Christian education. Victory Lutheran College Wodonga campus and eastern neighbour Wodonga TAFE was identified as an opportunity for initiatives The proximity of the three campuses offer pathways to integrating the two campuses in the 1993 La Trobe lifelong learning, from high school graduation through University Albury-Wodonga Master Plan. to tertiary education. 0 50 100 Residential Commercial Industrial Education Cluster La Trobe University land holdings

Across (L to R): Wodonga Economic Indicators, October 2016 by City of Wodonga. Baranduda fields sporting complex Master Plan OCT 2013 by GHD Arts Space exhibition prospectus, by City of Wodonga 2016.

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1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

1964 1967 1986 1991 1993 2002 2007 2011 2015

La Trobe University La Trobe University Wodonga The Albury- The Master Joint use Precinct and Campus EFTSL TAFE wins the was founded. Bundoora campus College of Wodonga Plan document La Trobe conceptual reaches its peak award ‘2015 opened its door for Technical campus was was issued. University and framework load of 945 Victorian Large the first students. and Further incorporated Courses TAFE new review students. training provider Education (to into University offered at the library building commissioned of the year’ and become TAFE) landholdings. time included is named David for the Albury- was named was founded. Previously Business, Mann Library Wodonga a finalist in operated as Community after hardware campus. the Australian Wodonga Social Science, businessman Training Awards. Institute Nursing and and local of Tertiary Science. The community Education (to desired student leader who become TAFE). load was over advocated for 1000 EFTSL by post-schooling 1992 year 2000. education 2009 2016 facilities and ‘one The Campus community’ in Wodonga Campus Vision Master Plan was Wodonga. TAFE Master Plan for commissioned partnership Albury-Wodonga by the University. with CFA campus after the commissioned. The Victory black Primary School Saturday opened (to fires in 2009. become Victory Lutheran College).

Wodonga Fire Brigade 1982 Lawrence Street Wodonga 1909 Albury-Wodonga Murray River Railway station, Wodonga

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Previous Master Plans Growth in The Education Cluster PHYSICAL CAMPUS CAMPUS SIZE GFA / SITE EFTSL EFTSL EFTSL COVERAGE 2014/2015/2016 PROJECTIONS PROJECTIONS

There have been two strategic documents outlining The population of regional Albury-Wodonga has been from double development opportunities on La Trobe University forecast to grow by 36% by 2026, while Wodonga itself growth 10,742 7% 36% in Albury-Wodonga campus; the 1993 Master Plan and a is forecasted to grow by 42% between 2016 and 2036. 7% 5,371 EFTSL 10 years 7,899 58 Ha up to Precinct and Conceptual Framework review in 2007. 58 Ha 5,371 3,949 CLUSTER 3,949

The 2017 Albury-Wodonga campus Master Plan CLUSTER 2,904 2,904 EDUCATION EDUCATION 2,904 2,904 EDUCATION EDUCATION 1993 Master Plan develops strategies and key projects which could 2,904 EFTSL

ALBURY WODONGA 2,904 EFTSL 10,742 EFTSL

ALBURY WODONGA 10,742 EFTSL support this growth over 20 years. 2016 2026 2036 2016 2026 2036 The 1993 Master Plan for the campus was created with the ambition of creating close links between La If the same theory of 36% growth per 10 years is PHYSICAL CAMPUS CAMPUS SIZE GFA / SITE EFTSL EFTSL EFTSL from COVERAGE 2014/2015/2016 PROJECTIONS PROJECTIONS Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus and eastern applied to the Effective Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) double growth 36% in growth from 1,340 EFTSLdouble 36% in neighbour Wodonga TAFE. studying within The Education Cluster (including La 4% 10 years up to growth 2,678 28 Ha 1,969 1,340 1,969 Trobe University, Wodonga TAFE and Victory Lutheran 10,742 724 985 724

The previous Master Plan stated that a connection CAMPUS CAMPUS 7% 36% in 5,371 EFTSL 7,899 College) there is potential for more than 5,300 EFTSL 10 years 2016 2026 2036 2016 2026 2036 between the two was reliant on each ‘taking up to 724 EFTSL 58 Ha 724 EFTSL 5,3712,036 EFTSL ALBURY-WODONGA ALBURY-WODONGA within the Education Cluster by 2036. Considering the ALBURY-WODONGA 3,949 cognisance of the other educational providers in CLUSTER 2,904 2,904 growth forecast of the region if this figurePHYSICAL is doubledCAMPUS EDUCATION CAMPUS SIZE GFA / SITE EFTSL EFTSL EFTSL the region, and providing coordinated educational COVERAGE 2014/2015/2016 PROJECTIONS2,904 EFTSL PROJECTIONS

ALBURY WODONGA 10,742 EFTSL Dashboard comparison Education Cluster and La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus 40,000 there is potential for up to 10,742 students within The 2016 2026 2036 2016 2026 2036 40,000 programs’(p 6). This strategy was to be established from double 22% in 10 years Education Cluster by the year 2036. Within this, the La growth 10 years 36,000 early on in order to enforce and maintain a powerful from 21% 10,742 6,340 Trobe Univeristy Albury-Wodonga campus could reach 5,201 community focused bond. The values underpinning 7% 5,371 EFTSL 36% in 4,313 30 Ha 10 years 7,899 double CAMPUS BENDIGO CAMPUS over 2,500 students by 2036. BENDIGO up to growth 28,920 58 Ha 36% in 28,920 the existing partnership between La Trobe University 1,3405,371 EFTSL 4% 3,949 10 years CLUSTER 2,904 up to 2,904 2,678 EDUCATION EDUCATION 28 Ha 4,313 EFTSL 6,340 EFTSL 2015 2024 2034 Albury-Wodonga and Wodonga TAFE originally manifest This projected growth would be feasible based on the 4,313 EFTSL 1,340 1,969 724 985 724

CAMPUS 2,904 EFTSL themselves within these previous analyses. following La Trobe University specificALBURY WODONGA strategies: 10,742 EFTSL 2016 2026 2036 2016 2026 2036 2016 2026 2036 2016 2026 2036 724 EFTSL 2,036 EFTSL 18,956 Many of the key themes identified in the 1993 Master –– Build the regional research role on campus, ALBURY-WODONGA from 47% in 88% 47% in Plan are relevant to the 2017 Master Plan. This enhancing the educational partnerships. the first double 40,000 10 years document created a basis which grounds the current –– Enhance utilisation of facilities, and where necessary, growth 1,340 EFTSL 36% in 22% in 4% 238 Ha 10 years CAMPUS 238 Ha 10 years research and development. These themes are: facilitate expansion of the campus. CAMPUS up to 2,678 36,000 25% in the MELBOURNE

28 Ha MELBOURNE 1,340 1,969 following 21% 724 985 724 6,340 5,201 10 years –– Facilitate growth of allied partnerCAMPUS presence on 30 Ha 4,313 –– Flexibility of development 2016 2026 2036 2016 202618,9562036 EFTSL 40,000 EFTSL CAMPUS 18,956 EFTSL 40,000 EFTSL campus to enrich campus life. BENDIGO 724 EFTSL 2,036 EFTSL 28,920 –– Functional links with the Wodonga TAFE ALBURY-WODONGA 2012 20242034 2040 –– Incremental development 4,313 EFTSL 6,340 EFTSL 2015 2024 2034 La Trobe University 20 year growth plan = approx –– Separation of pedestrian and vehicular space 40,000 1000 students 22% in 18,956 –– Responding to climate and culture Through consultation sessions with the Chancellor, the 10 years 36,000

21% 6,340 47% in –– Accessibility Vice-Chancellor and the La Trobe University IEPC, there 88% 5,201 30 Ha 4,313 the first Regional10 years participation in education

CAMPUS Extract from the 1993 La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga –– Sustainability is a targeted student load of 3,500BENDIGO EFTSL on the Albury- 238 Ha Master Plan - Graphic28,92 provided0 by Dr Guin Threlkeld, La Trobe University Wodonga campus by the year 2036. CAMPUS 25% in the

MELBOURNE 4,313 EFTSL 6,340 EFTSL 2015 2024 2034 following 2007 Precinct and conceptual framework review 10 years This figure is based on achieving participation rates TEFMA GUIDELINES & LA TROBE18,956 STANDARDS EFTSL 40,000 EFTSL The 2007 La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga precinct within the Albury-Wodonga campus which match the 18,956 2012 20242034 2040 and conceptual framework outlined strategic moves state average participation rates. 88% 47% in Space allocation per EFTSL A-W 2016 the first TEFMA* La Trobe to guide and develop the campus within the following = approx 10 years 1000 students categories: 238 Ha Student space (GFA/EFTSL) 15.3 13.5 11 CAMPUS 25% in the

MELBOURNE following –– Built form development 10 years –– Access and wayfinding 18,956 EFTSL 40,000 EFTSL Future campus space required - GFA –– View lines and landscape axis 2012 20242034 2040

–– Open space network 724 EFTSL (2016) 11,085 = approx 1000 students 1,600 EFTSL (2026) 24,800 21,600 17,600 3,500 EFTSL (2036) 53,550 47,250 38,500 * TEFMA average in 2015.

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Precinct overview Knowledge Village This precinct offers most opportunity for residential, regional, innovation and enterprise development La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus has been divided into The Knowledge Village precinct describes the core partnerships for the University with prime location precincts that can be examined more in detail. campus. Primarily focused on learning and teaching on McKoy Street and interfaces with surrounding facilities the following strategies chapter describes This chapter introduces development concepts and key projects focused residential developments. potential for partnership, research and sporting facilities around four precincts within the La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga within this core in order to draw visitors and encourage The north-west of the precinct contains the primary campus: a ‘sticky’ campus. gateway to the campus. This could be developed as –– Knowledge Village part of the arrival experience with high-quality branding, University Drive provides the north-south transit spine –– Innovation and Enterprise partnership precinct signage and wayfinding. while the David Mann Library is the anchor of the –– Research Precinct precinct, offering potential for an improved arrival –– Sports Precinct experience and extended research and learning. Research precinct Discovery Way could provide the extended education The precincts overlap to encourage cross pollination between the research spine and primary pedestrian and cyclist link connecting The Research precinct currently hosts the The Murray- and Knowledge Village precincts, sporting and partnership precincts. the Daintree Estate development to the west through Darling Freshwater Research Centre (MDFRC) in AW8. There is an opportunity to extend some of the initiatives with the the core campus into the Wodonga TAFE to the east. This precinct offers the most potential for research partnership of Wodonga TAFE. Shared learning and teaching spaces and partnership within University Drive. Benefits to this The Knowledge Village has the greatest potential student services as well as accommodation would benefit from a joint location on campus is proximity to and cross pollination for social and informal learning spaces by focusing approach between the two institutions. of learning and teaching in the Knowledge Village and on high-quality urban realm, multi use built form, access on the extended Discovery Way education spine mixed accommodation and hospitality offerings. The and from University Drive. existing low-quality Hangar building and currently unprogrammed green space south of the library The ephemeral wetlands to the north of campus are are targeted key spaces for development within the currently used for testing of flora and fauna, the eco- Knowledge Village. This precinct could host a student corridors from the surrounding region meet at these and community focus, showcase environmentally wetlands and give the campus its native vegetation and sustainable design (ESD) built form and management landscape character. With water and environmentally and biodiversity assets. sustainable design (ESD) to be showcased on campus the wetlands could become a greater asset.

Innovation and Enterprise Partnership precinct Sports precinct This precinct abuts the Daintree Estate development to The Sports precinct currently boasts the campus’s the west, Victory Lutheran College (VLC) towards south strongest existing community assets; three sporting and McKoy Street to the north. pitches and a sports pavilion. These facilities provide Student accommodation is currently located at the the campus with out of hours activity where community McFarlane’s Hill residences and should be expanded teams come to use the campus grounds for games. throughout this currently unprogrammed land outside These pitches should be upgraded and expanded in of University Drive. The area towards VLC offers outlook order to be able to be used all year round by several over the campus with higher topography than the rest sporting teams. of the campus, and has a storm water retention pond in its southern end. This precinct could do well with a Recreation spine for pedestrians and cyclists connecting them to the Knowledge Village core campus facilities and hospitality offerings for post game activities.