DIVISION OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CAPITAL WORKS REPORT 2019 Contents Overview Orange Stephen Butt, Executive Director Solar Photovoltaic Division of Facilities Management 5 Installation 24 Spring Creek Village Building 1064,1066,1068 26 Albury-Wodonga Giriyalanha BBQ Shelter Learning and Teaching Hub SSAF project feature 27 Building 754 6 Solar Photovoltaic Installation 8 Wagga Wagga Common Room Refurbishment Building 672 10 Learning and Teaching Refurbishment Building 13 28 Village Way Demolition Bathurst and landscaping 30 John Oxley Village Refurbishment Tennis Courts Buildings 12 Refurbishment 32 Eco Walk AgriFutures Refurbishment Pathway 14 Building 7 34 Indigenous Engagement Space Office Accommodation Building 1414 15 Building 473 36 Gymnasium Refurbishment Beres Ellwood Building 1220 16 BBQ Shelter 38 Village Drive and Ordnance Road Darnell-Smith Pathway Upgrades 20 Eco Walk 40 Ponton Theatre Refurbishment Building 1434 22 Simulation Lab Summary of Works Building 1293 23 Minor and deferred maintenance 44 Learning and teaching hub Building 754, Albury-Wodonga. CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 3 Overview Stephen Butt Welcome to the summary of the Capital Works opportunities all our open campuses present. delivered by the Division of Facilities Management The brand refresh has created some significant during 2019 across Charles Sturt University opportunities for all our capital projects and Learning and teaching hub Campuses. The publication highlights those major our design teams have relished the challenge Building 754, Albury-Wodonga. projects completed during the calendar year, with of incorporating the brand elements into our many more still in the delivery phase. refurbishments and new buildings. As the new branding elements continue to unfold we are The restructured Facilities Planning and Development looking forward to pushing the boundaries team gathered significant momentum throughout further in this space. the year and delivered a high number of challenging projects. Better planning and project definition resulted Our commitment to sustainability has strengthened in more effective and better controlled projects, and grown and our rooftop Solar Photo Voltaic rollout particularly in terms of budgets and programs. Our has continued at several campuses throughout Operations team also delivered several major projects the year. All developments, whether they are adopting the common project methodology with refurbishments or new builds, are actively reviewed similar success. for sustainability improvements and incorporation of the most efficient and effective energy and carbon The project listing for 2019 is not as extensive in reduction strategies. terms of numbers as previous years, however overall the annual expenditure has increased in line with the Learning and Teaching space improvements have Capital Plan allocation. Several multi building projects continued, highlighted with some outstanding were successfully undertaken which demonstrated refurbishments at our Albury campus. Whilst the the strength and agility of the team in delivery and physical outcomes are fantastic, the most rewarding planning. The increased expenditure in 2019 was in aspect of this project was the comments around part due to the large developments at Port Macquarie the engagement through the planning process from (doubling of the Campus size) and Orange (Joint our academic and student clients. The consistent Medical program) buildings. These large multi-year and focused approach to consultation and planning projects will both conclude in 2020 and be the focus significantly enhanced to overall project outcomes of our next report. which has been very pleasing. Student and Campus amenity was significantly We have many partnerships with external consultants improved with extensive works in our student be they architects, engineers, cost planners or residences and external facilities. The major analysts. These trusted and proven partners have renovation in our John Oxley Village delivered more grown in strength and understanding over the past collaborative and self sufficient capacity for students. years to the extent that they now are considered part The addition of central common and entertainment of the DFM family and we thank them deeply for their space has combined to take this tired complex and commitment, vision, creativity and expertise. turn it into a modern and attractive precinct which should last for another 20 years. There has been And finally a huge thank you to all the DFM team who extensive improvements to our walking paths, social have worked tirelessly throughout the year to deliver areas and sporting facilities and these have been these significant projects for our students, staff and warmly welcomed by students, staff and the broader communities. I take great pleasure in commending community who are gradually discovering the this report to you for your review and information. Stephen Butt Executive Director, Division of Facilities Management Capital Works Improvements 2019 This document is published by Division of Facilities Management, Charles Sturt University. Executive Director: Stephen Butt Executive Officer: Katie White Graphic Designer: Kerri-Anne Chin. Cover photo: Learning and teaching hub refurbishment, Albury-Wodonga. www.csu.edu.au/division/facilitiesm CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 5 Albury MINOR WORKS Sustainability Wodonga Learning and Teaching Hub features Campus Building 754 Changing the features of the building to maximise comfort and energy efficiency by enclosing the central circulation Funded By Scope space, increases Minor Works Upgrades to existing teaching spaces in the learning and the usable area for Total Cost teaching hub concentrated on a collaborative environment students to meet and desired pedagogical practice for staff and students. $2,450,000 and collaborate, Completion Date study and relax October 2019 Design features between lectures Charles Sturt • Enclosing corridor space for privacy and lessons. Project Manager • Activated corridor space to allow collaborative Garry Crichton and informal space for students and staff Consultant • New furniture Tanner Kibble Denton • AV upgrade Architects Builder Joss Construction 6 CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2018 CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 7 Albury MAJOR WORKS Sustainability Wodonga Solar Photovoltaic features Campus Installation Total generation of 600,000 kWh per annum. Funded By Scope Major Works An installation of 435kW of solar photovoltaic Total Cost commenced across 10 buildings in Albury-Wodonga. $758,000 The 1165 high-efficiency solar panels will generate Completion Date power for the campus and also into the Essential Energy July 2019 electrical supply grid. Charles Sturt Project Manager Design features Gareth Johnson • Installation of more than 1165 high efficiency Bruce Barkworth 435W PV modules Consultants • Total generation of 600,000 kWh per annum Todae Solar • Emissions reductions at around 600 tonnes CO2e Builder Todae Solar 8 CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 9 Albury MINOR WORKS Wodonga Common Room Refurbishment Campus Building 672 Funded By Scope SSAF The common room refurbishment has provided a modern Total Cost and collaborative space for on campus students to relax, $111,000 study and interact. Completion Date April 2019 Design features Charles Sturt • New floor finishes Project Manager • New furniture Geoff Gibson • New desks and chairs • Modify existing kitchen Anh Nguyen Builder Joss Facility Management A collaborative space for staff and students. The refurbishment includes new furniture and carpet finishes. 10 CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 11 MAJOR WORKS Bathurst John Oxley Village Refurbishment Campus Building 1346, Stage 1 Funded By Scope Major Works John Oxley Village (JOV) Refurbishment Stage 1 Total Cost responds to changes in student demand to a $2,200,000 ‘share house’ style self-catered accommodation that Completion Date includes living, dining and study spaces. April 2019 Charles Sturt Design features Project Manager • A study hub for students Emma McCormick • Landscaping enhancements Jim Marks • Collaborative spaces for study Builder DSL Construction Contemporary style common rooms and collaborative spaces. 12 CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 CAPITAL WORKS IMPROVEMENTS 2019 13 MINOR WORKS Bathurst Bathurst MINOR WORKS Campus Eco Walk Path Campus Indigenous Engagement Space Refurbishment Building 1414 Funded By Scope SSAF The eco walk has been constructed for staff, students Funded By Scope Total Cost and visitors providing an enjoyable, relaxing walk around Minor Works The underutilised spaces within the former Mitchell Café was identified as a suitable location for the Wiradyuri $185,280 various parts of the campus displaying interpretive signage Total Cost Elders Group to conduct their various activities. Completion Date which educate on biodiversity, habitat and flora and fauna. $268,700 October 2019 Completion Date April 2019 Charles Sturt Design features Design features Project Manager • Accessible pathway, totalling 1km past the existing CSU Project Manager • Large open plan spaces that easily adapts to suit Emma McCormick engineering building and carpark around the back John Paton particular activities ranging from the day to day John Paton of the CPD along Hawthornden Creek and its Jim Marks operations to cultural events Jim Marks rehabilitation area, across the back of the Diggings Contractor • The provision of meeting spaces • Areas